Wildwood (Wildwood Chronicles #1 of 3) [B2113]

2024 PB printing of the 2012 original, with 541 deckled-edge pages, in Gift-Worthy condition. Soon to be released (October 23, 2026!) as an animated stop-motion feature film by LAIKA Studios, directed by Travis Knight. Prue McKeel's life is ordinary. That is, until her brother is abducted by a murder of crows and taken to the Impassable Wilderness, a dense, tangled forest on the edge of Portland, Oregon. No one's ever gone in-or at least returned to tell of it. So begins an adventure that will take Prue and her friend Curtis deep into the Impassable Wilderness. There they 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. The story is told from multiple points of view, and the book features more than eighty illustrations, including six full-color plates. This bestselling trilogy continues with Under Wildwood, and Wildwood Imperium. Recommended for ages 8-12 years.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "My kids absolutely love this book and are excited to compare it to the movie. This is the first actual book they took the time to read and get into every day. A definite winner!"; "Pleasant, whimsical, and fun - my only critique is that it could've definitely been a hundred pages shorter, but apart from that is really solid as a fantasy adventure. Totally cements my excitement for the movie later this year!"; "Super cute - I'm a fan of talking animals in a woodland kingdom. Don't take it too seriously or you'll find problems but it was super fun."; "What an adventure! Beautifully drawn characters, the plot romped along, but had depth and enough quirks to it to keep you wondering what was coming next. I loved this book, and am delighted to discover that it's being made into a film."