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Wildwood (Wildwood Chronicles Book 1) by [Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis]

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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.

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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8 - 12 years
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Wildwood Chronicles
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565 pages
Language

English
Grade level

3 - 6
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Balzer + Bray
Publication date

Aug. 30 2011
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978-0062024701
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Meloy has an immediately recognizable verbal style and creates a fully realized fantasy world…. Ellis’s illustrations perfectly capture the original world and contribute to the feel of an instant timeless classic. Further adventures in Wildwood cannot come quickly enough. -- School Library Journal (starred review)

WILDWOOD is an irresistible, atmospheric adventure - richly imagined and richly rewarding. -- Trenton Lee Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of The Mysterious Benedict Society

This book is like the wild, strange forest it describes. It is full of suspense and danger and frightening things the world has never seen, and once I stepped inside I never wanted to leave. -- Lemony Snicket

A satisfying blend of fantasy, adventure story, eco-fable and political satire with broad appeal; especially recommended for preteen boys. -- Kirkus Reviews

WILDWOOD is a beautiful object and a beautiful read. One half fairy tale, one half coming of age story, one half unrepentantly gorgeous work of art, this book is overflowing with gifts. -- Jonathan Safran Foer

Dark and whimsical, with a true and uncanny sense of otherworldliness, WILDWOOD is the heir to a great tradition of stories of wild childhood adventure. It snatched me up and carried me off into a world I didn’t want to leave. -- Michael Chabon --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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Prue McKeel's life is ordinary. At least until her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows. And then things get really weird.

You see, on every map of Portland, Oregon, there is a big splotch of green on the edge of the city labeled "I.W." This stands for "Impassable Wilderness." No one's ever gone in--or at least returned to tell of it.

And this is where the crows take her brother.

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 bigger as the two friends find themselves entwined in a struggle for the very freedom of this wilderness.

A wilderness the locals call Wildwood.

Wildwood is a spellbinding tale full of wonder, danger, and magic that juxtaposes the thrill of a secret world and modern city life. Original and fresh yet steeped in classic fantasy, this is a novel that could have only come from the imagination of Colin Meloy, celebrated for his inventive and fantastic storytelling as the lead singer of the Decemberists. With dozens of intricate and beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Carson Ellis, Wildwood is truly a new classic for the twenty-first century.

--Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

About the Author

Colin Meloyis the writer of the bestselling Wildwood Chronicles and the singer and songwriter for the band the Decemberists. The Golden Thread: A Song for Pete Seeger is his first picture book. He once joined Pete Seeger onstage, singing American folk standards at the Newport Folk Festival in 2011, and even now, he can barely believe it actually happened, it was so cool. He lives just outside Portland, Oregon, with his family.

Carson Ellis is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including the Wildwood Chronicles, and is the author and illustrator of the picture books Du Iz Tak?, a Caldecott Honor winner,and Home. Carson lives just outside Portland, Oregon, with her family.

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Prue McKeel’s life is ordinary. At least 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. 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 is a spellbinding tale full of wonder, danger, and magic that juxtaposes the thrill of a secret world and modern city life. Original and fresh yet steeped in classic fantasy, this is a novel could have only come from the imagination of Colin Meloy, celebrated for his inventive and fantastic storytelling as the lead singer of the Decemberists. Wildwood is truly a new classic for the twenty-first century.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004QWZC9W
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balzer + Bray (Aug. 30 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7826 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 565 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 006202468X

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Colin Meloy is the charismatic lead singer and songwriter of The Decemberists, a highly celebrated (and uncommonly literary) band that has sold in excess of 1 million records. Colin has been recognized as much for his musical abilities—his ear for inventive and timeless melodies and his lilting vocals—as he has been for his unmatched lyrical prowess. Crafting each song as a vivid, imaginative story unto itself, he’s become one of the most distinctive and appreciated voices of our time. WILDWOOD marks Colin’s debut as children’s author. Follow Colin on Twitter, @colinmeloy.

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Brandon Flowers

Little Sister in Trouble

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 3, 2013

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Sometimes its tough taking care of your little sister, especially when she is captured by a flock of crows and flown off into deep, dark woods. A slightly bigger brother has only one option to go in after her and risk everything to save her. He might just surprise himself along the way.

Colin Meloy's writing is wonderful and imaginative creating a vivid world of talking creatures, mystery and some age-appropriate violence, and characters who wrestle with this weird world around them and their own inner fears. Carson Ellis' rich illustrations compliment the story and draw the reader further into this magical world.

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Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 14, 2015

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Enjoying the read.

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E. A. Solinas

Into the deep dark woods

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 22, 2014

If the name Colin Meloy sounds familiar, it's probably because he's the lead singer and songwriter for a band, the Decemberists.

And those who have heard his songs probably will feel fairly at home in his first novel, "Wildwood: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book I." It's a charming, well-written little adventure novel set in a bizarre Alice-in-Wonderlandish forest, and the only problem is that I didn't feel fully connected to the characters.

Prue is understandably startled when five crows kidnap her baby brother -- and upset when they all vanish into the Impassable Wilderness. Knowing how devastated her parents will be, she sets out into the wildwood to find her brother and bring him home, followed by the class nerd Curtis.

But what is awaiting them is beyond even Curtis' expectations -- a civilization populated by beasts and birds, which is being threatened by the beautiful and ruthless Governess. When the children are separated, they find themselves involved with separate groups within the Wildwood, which is about to be hit by a civil war. And if they can't get the baby back soon, the Governess will use him to destroy the Wildwood...

I can only assume that Colin Meloy really enjoyed the Narnia Chronicles and "Alice in Wonderland" as a child, because "Wildwood: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book I" is the sort of book that such a person would write. It's charming, whimsical, and has lots of talking animals who act in a humorously human manner.

And his writing is quite good, sometimes even lovely. He brings a lot of atmosphere to every scene, whether it's the Governess' moss-and-ivy throne-room or the forest bandits' blood ceremony. There's also a lot of gentle, wry humor woven through it, such as Prue getting tangled in local bureaucracies, but it grows more serious as the story winds on through the shady glades of the Wildwood.

The one problem is that it took me awhile to warm up to Prue or Curtis. They simply didn't feel very well-developed at first, which might put off some readers before Meloy has a chance to make you really like them. But about halfway through, I started really liking Curtis and Prue -- she's a very practical, kindly girl who adjusts very well to the whole Wildwood thing, while he is a budding artist with a boundless imagination.

"Wildwood: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book I" is a charming debut for people who love classic fantasy, forests and possibly the Decemberists. It's more than enough to intrigue me in the second book.

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R. Tim Morris

If it is meant to be enjoyed by older readers I fear it is simply too ...

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 6, 2018

The problem I had with this book was trying to identify the correct audience. If it’s aimed towards younger readers (which I believe it is) then the length of the novel may be a bit bewildering and there is quite a lot of political jargon amongst the denizens of Wildwood. If it is meant to be enjoyed by older readers I fear it is simply too predictable with far too many character/plot cliches. Also the main character, Prue, really doesn’t have much depth and we see far more change in the characters around her.

Colin Meloy is an excellent writer however, and aside from a Wildwood sequel (which is coming), I would still not hesitate to read what he comes up with next.

I can say that the artwork does add a lot to the story and was a welcome addition.

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Squeak 'n Banana

So... Verdant

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 1, 2013

I am a self-confessed "judge a book by its cover" type. So, Wildwood, caught my eyes with its striking cover art by Carson Ellis. Then there was the paper used to print the book - deckle edges and perhaps a watercolour-like paper for the cover. Inside, there is more artwork by Ellis, some silhouettes, some simple line art, some full page images in colour, and MAPS! In this case, the illustrations truly enhance the mood of the story.

The story is written by Colin Meloy (yes, the Decemberists) and is set in Portland, Oregon. Meloy has told an engrossing story, likely categorized under fantasy fiction in the same vein that "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" might be considered fantasy fiction. The main character, Prue, a twelve year old girl must venture into the Impassable Wilderness to find her baby brother, who has been nabbed by a murder of crows. She is joined by her school mate, Curtis. They have adventures.

Meloy's story is not without violence and the odd cuss word. Words like verdant, phalanx, and warren had us reaching for the dictionary, which is a good thing. Too often, it seems, that writers have been asked to dumb down or make a story more "kid-friendly". Wildwood is a refreshing read. Our in-house critics, 9 and 7 years old, approved. They are ready to read the next book, Under Wildwood: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book II .

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margie

brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 23, 2019

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I really liked the premise (surreal!) and I liked how the book wrapped up at the end rather than leaving me hanging (as often happens with trilogies). I also a HUGE fan of Carson Ellis and I loved seeing her drawings in this book!

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A Magical Wonderland

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 20, 2015

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A lovely book, taking you into a magical wonderland. Beautifully descriptive, with lovely illustrations throughout. Though this is book 1 of a trilogy, reading the other books isn't mandatory and this book can be enjoyed on its own. Would suit teenage to adult readers.

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Ulric Pereira

A beautifully crafted tale imbued with just the right amount of fantasy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 13, 2017

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I'd totally recommended this book for anyone wishing for a slight meander back into one's childhood. It takes you back to being a child. Needless to say, this book should work a treat with real kids ;)

MONIE

Wow

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 27, 2013

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Loved the book, the pictures on the pages added to the story. A must read if you like this type of book

Josh-Stecak

Cool book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 25, 2018

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I loved this book even though the story is pretty silly. Crows kidnap a baby. What. It's a long book but that means that there is more of it to love.

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