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By Katherine Rundell
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Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
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Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
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Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
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Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
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Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
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Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
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Sep 10, 2024 | ISBN 9780593950616

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Sep 10, 2024 | ISBN 9780593809860 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Sep 10, 2024 | 535 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About Impossible Creatures

    Two kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass)
     
    “An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, Impossible Creatures is an astonishing miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan
     
    The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.
     
    It’s the day he learned about the Archipelago—a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it’s the day he met Mal—a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help.
     
    Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what’s happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves.
     
    Katherine Rundell’s story crackles and roars with energy and delight. It is brought vividly to life with more than 60 illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

    About Impossible Creatures

    **This spectacular book features foil and embossing on the jacket, full-color designed endpapers, red stained edges, and a red case cover with gold stamping.**

    Two kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass)

    “An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, Impossible Creatures is an astonishing miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan
     
    The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.
     
    It’s the day he learned about the Archipelago—a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it’s the day he met Mal—a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help.
     
    Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what’s happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves.
     
    Katherine Rundell’s story crackles and roars with energy and delight. It is brought vividly to life with more than 60 illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

    About Impossible Creatures

    Two kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass)

    “An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, Impossible Creatures is an astonishing miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan
     
    The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.
     
    It’s the day he learned about the Archipelago—a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it’s the day he met Mal—a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help.
     
    Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what’s happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves.
     
    Katherine Rundell’s story crackles and roars with energy and delight. It is brought vividly to life with more than 60 illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

    About Impossible Creatures

    Two kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass)

    “An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, Impossible Creatures is an astonishing miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan
     
    The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.
     
    It’s the day he learned about the Archipelago—a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it’s the day he met Mal—a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help.
     
    Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what’s happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves.
     
    Katherine Rundell’s story crackles and roars with energy and delight. It is brought vividly to life with more than 60 illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

    About Impossible Creatures

    Two kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass)

    “An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, Impossible Creatures is an astonishing miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan
     
    The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.
     
    It’s the day he learned about the Archipelago—a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it’s the day he met Mal—a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help.
     
    Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what’s happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves.
     
    Katherine Rundell’s story crackles and roars with energy and delight. 

    This audiobook edition includes a downloadable Bestiary PDF to accompany the audio, as well as drawings for each beast.

    Listen to a sample from Impossible Creatures

    About Katherine Rundell

    KATHERINE RUNDELL is the internationally bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Her other books for children include Rooftoppers, Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer, and The Good Thieves. She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently… More about Katherine Rundell

    About Katherine Rundell

    KATHERINE RUNDELL is the internationally bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Her other books for children include Rooftoppers, Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer, and The Good Thieves. She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently… More about Katherine Rundell

    About Ashley Mackenzie

    ASHLEY MACKENZIE is a Canadian artist and illustrator with a special affinity for dragons, dryads, and all magical creatures.

    About Katherine Rundell

    KATHERINE RUNDELL is the internationally bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Her other books for children include Rooftoppers, Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer, and The Good Thieves. She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently… More about Katherine Rundell

    About Ashley Mackenzie

    ASHLEY MACKENZIE is a Canadian artist and illustrator with a special affinity for dragons, dryads, and all magical creatures.

    About Katherine Rundell

    KATHERINE RUNDELL is the internationally bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Her other books for children include Rooftoppers, Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer, and The Good Thieves. She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently… More about Katherine Rundell

    About Ashley Mackenzie

    ASHLEY MACKENZIE is a Canadian artist and illustrator with a special affinity for dragons, dryads, and all magical creatures.

    About Katherine Rundell

    KATHERINE RUNDELL is the internationally bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Her other books for children include Rooftoppers, Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer, and The Good Thieves. She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently… More about Katherine Rundell

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Books

    Large Print | $22.00
    Published by Random House Large Print
    Sep 10, 2024 | 400 Pages | 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9780593950616

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 10, 2024 | 368 Pages | 6 x 8-1/2 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593809860

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $22.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 10, 2024 | 368 Pages | 6 x 8-1/2 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593809877

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 10, 2024 | 368 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593809884

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 10, 2024 | 535 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593830086

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    Praise

    ★ ”An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    ★ ”A boy with an affinity for animals, a girl who can fly when the wind blows, and a secreted-away world in need of saving propel this realms-roving dazzler. Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating, and fierce kid characters.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

    ★ ”A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages.” — School Library Journal, starred review

    ★ ”Rundell has delivered a welcome reminder of what makes the genre great. By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers.” — Booklist, starred review

    “An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, Impossible Creatures is an astonishing miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan

    “Entrancing and refreshing.”—The Horn Book Magazine

    “The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles.” —The Times (London)

    “The most staggering children’s book of the year. A tour-de-force.” —The Telegraph

    “An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!” — B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers

    “Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves—sometimes to tears.” —The Daily Mail

    “I love Katherine Rundell’s writing. . . . Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once.” —Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass

    Awards

    Junior Library Guild Selection SELECTION 2024

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