Caspia''s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten plant-based riddles in this enchanting adventure for children ages 10 and up All right, she had to admit it: it really was an adventure to be in a new place. A different Caspia emerged here. A Brooklyn-Caspia, just like the Brooklyn-dandelion. Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially New York. So, she isn''t thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to Brooklyn for the whole summer. But everything changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters, written by a blind girl many years ago, and hidden in an old chest of drawers. Each letter contains a ''green'' riddle, with clues leading to a different plant. Caspia sets out to solve the riddles and, as she does, she meets friends she could never have imagined and finds, to her surprise, that sometimes you can put down roots where you least expect it.

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Author of the New York Times bestselling Inkheart series, Cornelia Funke has been published in 53 languages and her books have sold over 22 million copies worldwide. Cornelia lives in Tuscany, Italy, where she regularly hosts artists from around the world. Her old olive farm provides a retreat for creatives to collaborate in surprising and amazing ways.

Tammi Hartung is an ethnobotanist and co-authored alongside Cornelia, providing integral details and knowledge about the leafy citizens of The Green Kingdom. Tammi has more than 40 years experience working with plants, and has published four other books using her botanical expertise.

Melissa Castrillon is an English and Colombian illustrator based in the United Kingdom. In 2019 she was awarded the Gold medal by the Society of illustrators in New York.

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2025

"Enchanting, joyful, full of light and warmth, and glittering with real-world magic." - Sophie Anderson

From the New York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke, known for the INKHEART series, comes a new adventure book featuring foil edges and a metallic-effect cover.

Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could have never imagined.**

Anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to put down new roots...

Caspia's summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.

Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially one as busy as New York. So she isn't thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to stay in Brooklyn. But everything changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters, hidden in an old dresser. Each letter contains a 'green' riddle, with clues leading to a different plant.

The newest adventure from the award-winning author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider, Cornelia Funke weaves magic into every sentence of this new and exciting mystery set in the heart of New York City. The Green Kingdom is perfect for fans of the Greenwild series.

Three things you'll find in this book:

• Solving riddles
• Mystery
• New friendships

Praise for The Green Kingdom:

"A lush, vibrant adventure about putting down roots in a new city and how nature helps us connect." - Emma Carroll

"A warm lush hug of a book, brimming with nature and wonderful characters." - Alastair Chisholm, author of I Am Wolf

"Blossoming with mystery and blooming with magic." - Rachel Morrisroe, author of Felix and the Future Agency

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2025

Enchanting, joyful, full of light and warmth, and glittering with real-world magic. Sophie Anderson

From the New York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke, known for the INKHEART series, comes a new adventure book featuring foil edges and a metallic-effect cover.

Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could have never imagined.**

Anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to put down new roots

Caspia's summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.

Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially one as busy as New York. So she isn't thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to stay in Brooklyn. But everything changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters, hidden in an old dresser. Each letter contains a 'green' riddle, with clues leading to a different plant.

The newest adventure from the award-winning author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider, Cornelia Funke weaves magic into every sentence of this new and exciting mystery set in the heart of New York City. The Green Kingdom is perfect for fans of the Greenwild series.

Three things you'll find in this book:

• Solving riddles
• Mystery
• New friendships

Praise for The Green Kingdom:

A lush, vibrant adventure about putting down roots in a new city and how nature helps us connect. Emma Carroll

A warm lush hug of a book, brimming with nature and wonderful characters. Alastair Chisholm, author of I Am Wolf

Blossoming with mystery and blooming with magic. Rachel Morrisroe, author of Felix and the Future Agency