The Green Man

A lovely true first Canadian edition, a rare find. The book is in fine condition, with no marks. It is tight, square, and unmarked, green cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Green Man by Michael Bedard is a young adult novel published in 2012. This modern gothic story follows 15-year-old Ophelia (O), who spends a summer with her aunt Emily at The Green Man, a bookshop and tea room filled with poetry and an air of mystery. Aunt Emily, a poet herself, is struggling with health issues and is haunted by the work of a poet named Ewan McLeod, whose dark themes and untimely death hint at an eerie supernatural presence tied to the bookstore. The Green Man is celebrated for its lyrical writing, atmospheric setting, and thoughtful blend of mystery and literary appreciation, making it both a haunting tale and a love letter to poetry. It appeals to readers who enjoy rich, atmospheric novels that explore the supernatural in an introspective way, with a strong emphasis on language and character. 'The Green Man' received the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award in 2013.