Wildwood

by Meloy, Colin
ISBN: 9780062024701
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For fans of The Chronicles of Narnia comes the first book in the Wildwood Chronicles, the New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure series by Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society. Now in paperback

In Wildwood, Prue and her friend Curtis uncover a secret world in the midst of violent upheaval--a world full of warring creatures, peaceable mystics, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions. And what begins as a rescue mission becomes something much greater as the two friends find themselves entwined in a struggle for the very freedom of this wilderness. A wilderness the locals call Wildwood.

Wildwood captivates readers with the wonder and thrill of a secret world within the landscape of a modern city. It feels at once firmly steeped in the classics of children's literature and completely fresh at the same time. The story is told from multiple points of view, and the book features more than eighty illustrations, including six full-color plates, making this an absolutely gorgeous object.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Meloy, Colin
  • ISBN: 9780062024701
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 7.70 x 1.70
  • Number Of Pages: 576
  • Publication Year: 2012

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  • If Wes Anderson wrote a book, it'd probably be like this one.

    Dayna M. - 4 years 7 months ago

    Wildwood is a quirky eco-fable written by Colin Meloy, lead singer and songwriter for folk-rock band the Decemberists. The book is every bit as winding and whimsical as one of Meloy's songs; the cast of characters feature an army of coyotes, an exiled queen, mischievous ravens, a diplomatic owl, and our heroine, Prue-a youngster hip enough to study botanical illustrations and ride a fixed-speed bike. Prue's hipness is one of the weakest aspects of the book-she feels too trendy to be a timeless character-but for the most part this is a fable that will last the ages. While some dark moments and tough vocabulary make it better suited for pre-teens, teenagers, and adults, I can see it being a great story time read that the whole family will enjoy together over a month's worth of bedtimes. It is adventurous, sprawling, and fun. I'm looking forward to the sequels!

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