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Under Wildwood

Author: Meloy Colin & Ellis Carson (illus)
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ISBN: 9780670075164
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Published: July 2012
Published By: Penguin Aus.
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Praise for Under Wildwood:

'Droll and ornate, elegiac and romantic—the sequel to Wildwood (2011) brings readers deeper into and under the pine-scented, magical world tantalizingly close to Portland, Ore . . . The incomparable Ellis more than rises to the challenge—her sly, wistful, abundant illustrations provide an emotional through line.' (Kirkus Reviews)

'Much like its predecessor, UNDER WILDWOOD is full of whimsical and charming details, both in its text and in its delightfully drawn illustrations . . . the Wildwood Chronicles remain as captivating and imaginative as ever, and readers of all ages will enjoy the return journey to --- and under --- Wildwood.' http://www.kidsreads.com/reviews/under-wildwood-the-wildwood-chronicles-book-ii

'If you are after a Christmas gift for the young bookworm in the family, Colin Meloy's Wildwood series is a good bet . . . The books have the feel of classic children's fantasy a cross between The Chronicles of Narnia and The Wind in the Willows, with a bit of Tolkien thrown in, and their appeal is increased by delightful, old-school illustrations from Meloy's wife, Carson Ellis . . . Meloy's archaic diction and adventurous creations make the Wildwood books deservedly popular.' Cameron Woodhead, The Age


Ever since Prue McKeel returned home from the Impassable Wilderness after rescuing her brother from the malevolent Dowager Governess, life has been pretty dull. School holds no interest for her, and her new science teacher keeps getting on her case about her dismal test scores and daydreaming in class. Her mind is constantly returning to the verdant groves and sky-tall trees of Wildwood, where her friend Curtis still remains as a bandit-in-training.

But all is not well in that world. Dark assassins with mysterious motives conspire to settle the scores of an unknown client. A titan of industry employs inmates from his orphanage to work in his machine shop, all the while obsessing over the exploitation of the Impassable Wilderness. And, in what will be their greatest challenge yet, Prue and Curtis are thrown together again to save themselves and the lives of their friends, and to bring unity to a divided country. But in order to do that, they must go under Wildwood.

In Under Wildwood, Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis reveal new dimensions of the epic fantasy-adventure series begun with the critically acclaimed, bestselling Wildwood.

ISBN: 9780670075164
Number of Pages: 0
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Reading Level: Children's
Published Date: 01-Jul-2012
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Publisher: Penguin Aus.

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