The Green Kingdom

The Green Kingdom follows Caspia, a twelve-year-old girl who resents her family's summer move to Brooklyn. Her outlook changes when she uncovers a bundle of antique letters containing plant-themed riddles. As Caspia embarks on a neighborhood-wide scavenger hunt to solve these botanical puzzles, she not only explores her new surroundings in surprising ways but also forms unexpected friendships. This heartwarming chapter book is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a gentle narrative about adapting to change, finding beauty in unexpected places, and the power of curiosity to foster belonging.

Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially New York, so she is not thrilled when her parents decide to spend the summer in Brooklyn. Everything changes when she discovers a bundle of old letters written by a blind girl many years ago, hidden in an old chest of drawers. Each letter contains a green-themed riddle, with clues leading to a different plant. As Caspia sets out to solve them, she begins to explore the neighborhood in new and surprising ways. Along the way, she makes unexpected friends and starts to see a different side of herself. Sometimes, roots grow in places you never imagined.