Greenwild

The World Behind the Door

By: Pari Thomson

Narrated by: Sophia Nomvete

The thrilling first book in the most extraordinary new fantasy series from debut author Pari Thomson.

Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself . . .

Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown is on the run. Her mother has been keeping big, glittering secrets, and now she has vanished. Daisy knows it’s up to her to find Ma—but someone is hunting her across London. Someone determined to stop her from discovering the truth.

So when Daisy flees to safety through a mysterious hidden doorway, she can barely believe her eyes—she has stepped out of the city and into another world.

This is the Greenwild. Bursting with magic and full of amazing natural wonders, it seems too astonishing to be true. But not only is this land of green magic real, it holds the key to finding Daisy’s mother.

And someone wants to destroy it.

Daisy must band together with a botanical genius, a boy who can talk with animals, and a cat with an attitude to uncover the truth about who she really is. Only then can she channel the power that will change her whole world . . . and save the Greenwild itself.

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

©2023 Pari Thomson (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

2023, Audible.com Best of the Year: Long-listed

2023, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year: Long-listed

2023, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year: Long-listed

"Phenomenal . . . If you don’t believe in magic, you will after you’ve read Greenwild."—A.F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

“Greenwild is a thrilling adventure that takes seed in your imagination and runs wild! This enthralling story is entwined with the magic of the natural world, and in Daisy Thistledown, Pari Thomson has created a brave and endearing hero who grows with each new challenge. Elisa Paganelli’s stunning illustrations make this a truly wonderful book that children will love."—M.G. Leonard, bestselling author of Beetle Boy and the Adventures on Trains series

"Expertly wrought and worth planting on shelves."—Kirkus

Magic

I loved this journey! Beautiful landscapes and lovable characters. It’s good for all ages and personalities.

It's a great book!

I liked the very end, but it would spoil it if I told you what I liked! I think everyone should listen to this, it's a really good book 📚 -Indi, age 7

A magical adventure

I loved going on this mysterious adventure with Daisy! A magical world, mystery, and a vibrant cast of friends, I was sad to reach the end and wanted more!

Fun lighthearted adventure

The narrator did a wonderful job bringing Daisy’s adventures to life. Beautifully written story that kept me fully entertained from start to finish.

the story

loved the story line, very whimsical. the kind of story I would have loved reading when I was twelve!! Fantastic lead character, loved that it was a strong girl having adventures.