Books like Under Wildwood by Colin Meloy
YA. Ever since Prue McKeel rescued her brother from the wicked Dowager Governess and returned home from the Impassable Wilderness, life has been pretty dull. But when dark assassins, a dangerous businessman and a freezing winter all threaten the residents of Wildwood, Prue is drawn back in to their world. Together, she and her friend Curtis will face their greatest challenge yet: to save themselves and the lives of their friends, and to bring unity to a divided country. Ages 14+
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Colin Meloy
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