The Green Kingdom is an enchanting story for children age 10 and over, about a summer transformed, when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters, which contain ten plant-based riddles.
Age 12, Caspia knew it was exciting to be a new place, in her case the city of New York.
Initially not thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to Brooklyn, she soon cheers up when she meets the Brooklyn-Caspia dandelion, her natural namesake.
Then after discovering a bundle of letters (written years ago by a blind girl) in a chest of drawers, she discovers that each letter contains a ‘green riddle’, with clues leading to a different plant.
So Caspia sets out to solve each riddle. And as she does, she meets friends that she would never have imagined meeting. And to surprise, finds that you can put down roots, where you least expect.
A wonderfully fantastic yet realistic story. Castrillón’s delicate illustrations provide atmosphere, as well as highlighting various plant species. Kirkus Reviews
About the Authors
Cornelia Funke has been published in 53 languages (this book is translated from its original German). She lives in Tuscany (Italy).
Tammy Hartung has over 40 years experience working with plants, and her published four other books, using her botanical expertise.
