Drawing on the mythology of the Green Man and the power of nature, Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, and others serve up âa tasty treat for fantasy fansâ (Booklist).  There are some âgenuine gemsâ in this âenticing collectionâ of fifteen stories and three poems, all featuring âdiverse takes on mythical beings associated with the protection of the natural world,â most involving a teenâs coming-of-age. Delia Sherman âtakes readers into New York Cityâs Central Park, where a teenager wins the favor of the parkâs Green Queen.â Michael Cadnum offers a âdynamic retelling of the Daphne story.â Charles de Lint presents an âeerie, heartwarming story in which a teenager resists the lureâ of the faerie world. Tanith Lee roots her tale in âthe myth of Dionysus, a god of the Wild Wood.â Patricia A. McKillip steeps her story in âthe legend of Herne, guardian of the forest. Magic realism flavors Katherine Vazâs haunting story. Gregory Maguire takes on Jack and the Beanstalk, and Emma Bull looks to an unusual Green Manâa Joshua tree in the desertâ (Booklist). These enduring works of eco-fantasy by some of the genreâs most popular authors impart âa real sense of how powerful nature can be in its various guisesâ (School Library Journal).  âA treasure trove for teens and teachers exploring themes of ecology and folklore.â âKirkus Reviews  âThe stories are well-written and manage to speak to both the intellect and the emotions.â âSF Site
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