Wildwood

Written by Colin Meloy · Illustrated by Carson Ellis

Book #1 in the Wildwood Chronicles series

Two friends uncover a hidden world in turmoil, sparking a battle for its freedom.

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576 pages· 118,441 words· Est. 16.5 hour read· 870L

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Bookroo's summary

Prue and Curtis stumble upon a hidden world within their city, a place teeming with warring creatures and dark forces. What starts as a simple rescue mission spirals into a fight for the freedom of Wildwood. As they navigate this mystical realm, they must confront powerful adversaries and uncover secrets that could change everything. Will they succeed in their quest, or will the darkness prevail? Dive into a tale of adventure and discovery where the stakes are as wild as the land itself.

From the publisher

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.