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Pari Thomson’s bestselling series begins with Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Year, with stunning illustrations by Elisa Paganelli. Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself . .

. * BLACKWELL’S CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR * THE TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK * SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE * SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD * LONGLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR WRITING * AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * ‘Phenomenal . .

. If you don’t believe in magic, you will after you’ve read Greenwild’ – A. F.

Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefDaisy Thistledown has escaped from boarding school and has a mystery to solve. Her search for her missing mother will lead her across London and through a hidden doorway to another world, filled with plants and bursting with magic: the Greenwild. But all is not well in this astonishing land.

Before long Daisy finds herself confronting a dangerous presence that threatens green magic on both sides of the door. Daisy must band together with a botanical genius, a boy who can talk to animals, and a cat with an attitude, to channel the power that can revive the Greenwild and find her missing mother – and save her own world too. Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.

‘A spellbinding, enchanting read’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear’An eco-thriller novel every child should read’ – The Telegraph’Greenwild is a thrilling adventure that takes seed in your imagination and runs wild!’ – M. G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy’I adored this book!’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn