Wildwood
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Wildwood

Written by Colin Meloy & illustrated by Carson Ellis
Book #1 in the Wildwood Chronicles Series
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$11.99
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7 - 12
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541
Page count
870L
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Sep 25, 2012
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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!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. 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.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.The bestselling trilogy from Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis consists of Wildwood, Under Wildwood, and Wildwood Imperium.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062024701
    Publication Date
    September 25, 2012
    Publisher
    Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
    Page Count
    541
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    7 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2011010072
    Lexile® Level
    870L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~U
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.6

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