The Green Kingdom

What a lovely, magical book! Perfect Cornelia Funke style, but I'm impressed that she managed to set it in "today" and yet make it feel timeless!
My only negative feedback is that I WISH Cornelia had illustrated it herself. I truly miss her illustrations and these don't live up to them.

I liked Caspia, and the other characters. They are all very likeable and sweet and make the book so cute and cosy. I also liked that the book doesn't dwell on a love story, but is primarily about friendship and family. It's a children's book, but I found the topic of plant puzzles very fascinating and can recommend this to adult readers too.

The author made it very clear how much she cares about the environment.

I got this book for my 2 girls - 11 year old was reading it by herself and I was reading it together with my 8year old. Both of my kids loved it. It's a perfect read for curious minds but it's also a great read to remind children about power of friendship and also love to nature. What I found amazing is that both of my girls loved the idea so much that they've decided to create their own letters with clues and riddles and I'm really looking forward to it with all those dark and gloomy evenings ahead. Massive thanks to Netgalley for providing us with a early copy for an honest review.

What a lovely book. This was my first Cornelia Funke book and will definitely not be my last.
Whilst reading the letters I felt like I was transported back in time.
I liked all the characters and watching their friendships develop. The plant puzzles were intriguing and I found myself trying to figure them out before the answers were revealed.
I would recommend this book to readers of all ages.

Thank you to Netgalley for proving me with an early copy to review.

I loved this book and I'm sure children will too. Caspia age 12 moves with her parents from Maine to Brooklyn for the summer due to her dad's work. She isn't very happy about leaving her friends and home behind but when she finds a bundle of letters in the apartment they're staying in she finds herself searching for plants and herbs in a "green" treasure hunt. The letters are between two sisters in the late 1950's early 1960's. One of the sisters is blind and is travelling with her father and the treasure hunt is a fun way of staying in touch. Caspia makes new friends and yet manages to keep in touch and include her two best friends from home. Her mum also finds her own confidence through cooking with some of the delicious herbs and spices that Caspia finds on the treasure hunt. The summer changes the lives of the whole family. A great family read.
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC

Even as an adult I still enjoy childrens books. They really do take me away from the mundane reality of life and this magical tale is just divine.

I loved the cover, but the story and the characters were really well drawn.

The plot is amazing, i enjoyed the riddles and the botanical theme.

I will be putting this in a few Christmas Eve boxes..