After rescuing her baby brother from the Dowager Governess in the Impassable Wilderness, Prue's life back at home seems rather tame by comparison. She finds herself thinking wistfully of the amazing adventure and dear friends she left behind in Wildwood, especially her friend Curtis who stayed to become a bandit. When Curtis learns of a plot to assassinate Prue--now famous for her role in the Bicycle Coup--he abandons his bandit training in order to alert her. Back in Wildwood, Prue discovers that it's up to her to save the wilderness she loves so dearly and her mission is clear: find the makers of the mechanical boy prince and reanimate him. Meanwhile, a titan of industry from the Outside will stop at nothing to penetrate the Impassable Wilderness so that he can exploit it for his own gain. Little does he know his true role in the events unfolding inside the wilderness.

Written by the lead singer of the indie folk band the Decembrists, the Wildwood Chronicles read like modern classics, filled with magic and richly drawn characters. Under Wildwood picks up where the last book left off. Favorite characters return and new ones are introduced, resulting in a fresh new plot. After having their confidence boosted in the first book, Prue and Curtis face new obstacles head-on and continue to persevere. At 576 pages, Wildwood is not for reluctant readers and some of the vocabulary may be challenging, especially to younger readers who may enjoy this book most if read aloud. Language is quite mild and rare (cr-p, d-mned). Those who are captivated by the story will look forward to following Curtis and Prue's adventures in book three of the Wildwood Chronicles, as this one ends with a bit of a cliffhanger.

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