This Christmas, open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself. Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, named Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, is the first book in Pari Thomson's bestselling fantasy series. 'Phenomenal . If you don't believe in magic, you will after you've read Greenwild ' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief * BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR * THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD * NOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR WRITING * AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Daisy 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.