‘This thrilling adventure has it all! A huge heart, a fantastic plot and an irresistible superhero. I was swept away into Jed Greenleaf’s world of magical oak forests, dastardly villains and sparkling dryads. I adored it!’ Jasbinder Bilan
Skin of bark, soul of a hero . . . an astonishing standalone adventure from the bestselling author of The World of Podkin One-Ear.
Albion city is governed by a puppet queen, secretly controlled by Lord Cromwell, and strange magic is afoot as six Guilds all compete to rule it. Although the Leaf Guild is the weakest, no one has reckoned with newcomer Jed Greenleaf’s extraordinary ability to transform into a half-tree, covered over with bark . . . he just needs to learn how to harness that power.
Could he be the hero that the Guild needs to win at the Punchbowl tournament? It just might be that this year Jed can turn over a new leaf in the history books, and bring glory to the decaying Guild and peace to Albion . . .
Beautifully illustrated with full page artwork by leading fantasy illustrator David Wyatt.
‘Yet another page-turner. Kieran Larwood never disappoints and his fans will be queuing up the street to get their hands on this epic adventure.’ David Long
Format: Hardback
Pages: 448
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 18/02/2025
Illustrator: Wyatt, David
Jed Greenleaf
by Kieran Larwood
Review by Renata
This action-packed fantasy is guaranteed to delight fans of the author's beloved Five Realms series. In the land of Albion (a pseudo England) magickal children from six Guilds - Fire, Iron, Feather, Claw, Bone and Leaf - compete every year for the chance to rule the land. Jed, an orphaned farm labourer, views this illustrious company as a world apart from his own - until he discovers he holds the power of Leaf magick. This struggling Guild will need a powerful competitor to face down the power - and corruption - of Fire and Iron, but Jed isn't at all sure he's the boy for the job! Larwood places his loveable underdog into a world of elemental magick, resulting in a playful mash-up of the Last Airbender and traditional English folklore. Real life historical figures like Samuel Johnson and Dick Turpin also make guest appearances in this rollicking, supernatural adventure.
