The Green Kingdom
New York Times Bestseller
Published on 31. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
979-8-217-13586-8 (ISBN)
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2025
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"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 this new adventure book.
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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"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 this new adventure book.
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
Reviews / Votes
"Old riddles provide a modern girl with a summer adventure....The broad range of featured plants includes many that are likely to be familiar to readers. Co-authors Hartung, who has botanical expertise, and Funke, whose original German text was translated by Anna Schmitt Funke, add magic to the mundane, collaborating to create a realistic story that nevertheless feels wonderfully fantastical. Castrillon's delicate illustrations have an old-fashioned feel and provide marvelous atmosphere as well as effectively highlighting the various plant species." - Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
198 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-217-13586-8 (9798217135868)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
03/2026
DK flip
€11.50
Available immediately
Persons
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.
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.