- Illustrated Chapter Books
- Ages 8–12
- Fantasy
Greenwild: The Forest in the Sky
Book 3 of 3 in GreenwildView the full series
The Greenwild trilogy finale, taking Daisy's environmental fantasy adventure into a spectacular sky-bound magical land. It should satisfy readers who have followed the whole arc and want the wonder, danger, and ecological stakes brought together.
- Best for8–12
- FormatIllustrated
- Length416 pp
- Read aloud~5 hr55 min
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Lyrical
- Literary
- Conversational
Tone
- Adventurous
- Exciting
- Heartwarming
- Inspirational
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Daisy Thistledown's journey reaches its final stage in The Forest in the Sky. After discovering the Greenwild and travelling beyond the sea, Daisy and her friends must face the greatest threat yet to the wild magic they love. The adventure moves to a spectacular new realm, where sky, forest, danger, and hope are bound together. Pari Thomson's finale continues the trilogy's mix of page-turning fantasy and environmental imagination, giving young readers a magical story in which protecting nature is not background decoration but the heart of the quest. Elisa Paganelli's illustrations help sustain the series' lush visual identity, while the story brings together friendship, courage, discovery, and the responsibility of defending a living world. This is not a standalone entry point, but a giftable and satisfying conclusion for Greenwild readers.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
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- Best fit · 8–12
- Read aloud · 7–12
- Independent · 8–12
Prose load
Moderate
Visual support
Moderate
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Excellent
Works well for
- Reading aloud
- Reading together
- Gift-buying
- Reluctant readers
Preview before sharing if a child is sensitive to: scary imagery, violence.
Bedtime suitability
2 / 5 · Better outside bedtime
Sensitive-child
3 / 5 · Mostly fine
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- Series finale
- Botanical fantasy
- Environmental magic
- Middle grade quest
- Sky realm adventure
Avoid if
- Has not read earlier books
- Very sensitive to peril
- Needs short books
- Wants realistic school story
Particularly good for children who are…
- Making friends
- Interested in science
- Anxiety and worry
In the classroom
How it works in school.
A lush, eco-magical adventure series — a great class read-aloud and a companion for environment and nature themes.
A book children love that happens to support school — never a stand-in for the texts a class is taught with. Reviewed for the classroom · June 2026.
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
The specific awe is the forest in the sky — Daisy's quest reaches its biggest, most spectacular setting, with floating woodlands and the final fight to protect the Greenwild's wild magic. A reader who's grown alongside the trilogy gets the conclusion they've been waiting for. Gift-worthy art throughout.
- Going on a quest
- Secret world
- Magic powers
- Making a difference
- Friendship and belonging
Why parents love it
The Greenwild finale — the trilogy's biggest setting, the strongest environmental stakes, and the closing volume that makes the whole arc worth giving as a complete set. Not a starter; the satisfaction depends on the previous two. Pari Thomson's eco-fantasy lands cleanly.
- Beautiful illustrations
- Conversation starter
- Great writing
- Educational for adult too
In the series
Greenwild.
3 books · open the series →
About the creators
About the creators.
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Lateral matches. Same shelf, different texture.
Come into this from…
Easier or preparing reads — perfect lead-ins.
Where to go next…
Escalation reads — a step up in scale, silliness, or stakes.
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