The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest (Mythic Anthologies)

The Green Man Book of Eco-Fantasy is a treasure trove of fifteen stories and three poems, all featuring diverse takes on mythical beings associated with the protection of the natural world.

This enticing collection, edited by acclaimed science fiction and fantasy editor Ellen Datlow, imparts a real sense of how powerful nature can be in its various guises.

With contributions from Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, and other popular authors, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

Delia Sherman takes readers into New York City’s Central Park, where a teenager wins the favor of the park’s Green Queen.

Michael Cadnum offers a dynamic retelling of the Daphne story.

Charles de Lint presents an eerie, heartwarming story in which a teenager resists the lure of the faerie world.

Tanith Lee roots her tale in the myth of Dionysus, a god of the Wild Wood.

Patricia A.

McKillip steeps her story in the legend of Herne, guardian of the forest.

Magic realism flavors Katherine Vaz’s haunting story.

Gregory Maguire takes on Jack and the Beanstalk, and Emma Bull looks to an unusual Green Man—a Joshua tree in the desert.

With its well-written stories that speak to both the intellect and the emotions, this book is a must-read for teens and teachers exploring themes of ecology and folklore.