Wildwood Imperium

From Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society, comes the stunning third book in the New York Times bestselling fantasy-adventure series the Wildwood Chronicles. 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. The Wildwood Chronicles is a mesmerizing and epic tale, at once firmly steeped in the classics of children's literature and completely fresh at the same time. In this book, Colin Meloy continues to expand and enrich the magical world and cast of characters he created in Wildwood, while Carson Ellis once again brings that world to life with her gorgeous artwork, including six full-color plates. With a malevolent spirit awakened and new alliances forming in the shadows, the final battle for Wildwood has begun. A Daring Rebellion: Join a band of runaway orphans and underground saboteurs as they plan a desperate rescue from a grim industrial wasteland. An Awakened Ancient Magic: After a young girl's midnight séance goes wrong, a long-slumbering and powerful spirit is unleashed upon the land. A Mechanical Automaton Prince: Two old friends must find a pair of exiled toy makers with the skill to reanimate a mechanical boy prince and change the fate of Wildwood. Classic Children's Fantasy Adventure: Perfect for fans of Narnia, this mesmerizing series is filled with gorgeous illustrations, talking animals, and unforgettable characters.