Daisy Thistledown is only eleven years old, but she has traveled all over the world with her mother, a famous journalist. Daisy joins her everywhere. But one day her mother tells her she must go to the Amazon for a story, and it is far too dangerous, so Daisy can't go with her. Instead, for the first time, Daisy must attend a boarding school for the two weeks her mother will be gone. Before she leaves, her mother gives her some special items- one is a unique paperweight. It isn't long before Daisy realizes someone is after her and wants the paperweight ma gave her. When she finds out ma is missing, she knows she's in danger, so she escapes the school. But it’s hard to know who to trust. When people she trusted start chasing her, she accidentally makes her way into a greenhouse and goes through a magical portal. Daisy has arrived in a new land! Greenwild! It’s filled with Botanists who are able to achieve the most amazing magic. Daisy meets some kids her age and they become fast friends. It's also the key to where ma might be, if she is still alive. But there is someone who wants to see Greenwild destroyed. Will Daisy be able to piece together the clues about her mom and her possible whereabouts? Who wants to destroy Greenwild? Can they be stopped? Does Daisy have the magic of a Botanist? You'll have to read this fast-paced fantasy to find out!
I randomly found Greenwild: The World Beyond the Door by Pari Thomson, and boy am I glad that I did! What a fun world I was taken into. I love Daisy and the friends that she made in Greenwild. The magical flowers and plants were beautifully described, and they added so much to the story. Learning about Botanists and their goals to help coax nature to be its best, was done in a way that I could easily imagine the new world Daisy was in. It sounded so wonderful, I just wish I could visit! I also enjoyed the mystery and trying to figure out what was happening in this world and who exactly was involved in trying to destroy Greenwild. I recommend this book to anybody in third grade and up who loves fantasy, friendship stories, plants, nature, and magic. It was so good that I can’t wait to read the next book in the series and see what happens! One of my favorite books this year!
Has anyone else read Greenwild: The World Beyond the Door? Or have you read another book by Pari Thomson?
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I really want to read this too, plus I really like the cover! Thanks so much for the review!
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of this one.
ReplyDeleteWow! This book sounds so intriguing. The botany world is really unique, and I can see how that might tie into Ma's adventure in the Amazon. Thanks for featuring this! I will look for it.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds exciting and might even make a good read-aloud. I'll be looking for it. Thanks for featuring your review on this week's MMGM!
ReplyDeleteI saw this at the bookstore awhile back but didn't pick it up at that time. Most likely it was because it's a part of a trilogy and I was looking for a standalone at the time. Sounds like a wonderful world so I may need to revisit it.
ReplyDeleteGreenwild is one of my favorite series. I am so glad you enjoyed the first book. The second one is really great, too. :) Happy MMGM!
ReplyDeleteAlways like a magical portal!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this will find a great audience of fantasy-loving kids. It's not my cup of tea, but it's good to know about; Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds interesting and I like the cover. Thank for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSounds good, many thanks for sharing it here.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan