by Colin Meloy, and
illustrated by Carson Ellis
Flap Copy Description:
A young girl's midnight séance awakens a long-slumbering malevolent spirit...
A band of runaway orphans allies with an underground collective of saboteurs and plans a daring rescue of their friends, imprisoned in the belly of an industrial wasteland...
Two old friends draw closer to their goal of bringing together a pair of exiled toy makers in order to reanimate a mechanical boy prince...
As the fate of Wildwood hangs in the balance.
My Thoughts:
Since I am a big fan of Colin Meloy's first two books in the Wildwood Chronicles, I was not surprised to find that the third installment of this scintillating series is just as spectacular. The lengthy 580 page epic saga includes multiple points of view, so I would say that it's not for the faint of heart. However, the wonderful web of extraordinary excitement and tantalizing twists and turns make this idyllically illustrated novel well-worth the read. (And, oh, did I mention that Mr. Meloy is a master of alliteration?!) I would highly recommend Wildwood Imperium to readers from the ages of eight to eighty!
To read an inspiring letter from Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis, click here: http://www.wildwoodchronicles.com/authors
