Impossible Creatures
It was a very fine day, until something tried to eat him.
A boy called Christopher is visiting his reclusive grandfather when he witnesses an avalanche of mythical creatures come tearing down the hill. This is how Christopher learns that his grandfather is the guardian of one of the ways between the non-magical world and a place called the Archipelago, a cluster of magical islands where all the creatures we tell of in myth live and breed and thrive alongside humans. They have been protected from being discovered for thousands of years; now, terrifyingly, the protection has worn thin, and creatures are breaking through.
Then a girl, Mal, appears in Christopher's world. She is in possession of a flying coat, is being pursued by a killer and is herself in pursuit of a baby griffin. Mal, Christopher and the griffin embark on an urgent quest across the wild splendour of the Archipelago, where sphinxes hold secrets and centaurs do murder, to find the truth – with unimaginable consequences for both their worlds. Together the two must face the problem of power, and of knowledge, and of what love demands of us.
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Katherine Rundell
Katherine Rundell is a British author whose stories invite readers to embark on adventures that are as heart-pounding as they are heartfelt. Known for her poetic prose and keen sense of wonder, Rundell has a unique ability to capture the essence of childhood wonder and the complexities of growing up. Her work transports readers into the heart of the wild, both literal and emotional, often with themes of survival, courage, and self-discovery.
Born in London and raised across Europe, Rundell’s experiences in far-flung places have deeply influenced her writing. From the forests of Sweden to the vibrant streets of Paris, her travels have given her a profound appreciation for the world’s diverse cultures and landscapes. This eclectic background shines through in her books, especially in titles like The Girl Savage and The Wolf Wilder, where readers are swept into rich, atmospheric settings that feel as much like characters as the humans within them.
Impossible Creatures
In a world where the boundaries of nature’s creatures are stretched beyond the imaginable, Impossible Creatures immerses readers in a universe where the extraordinary is not only possible but expected. Katherine Rundell’s captivating series weaves a tapestry of danger, magic, and adventure, where the creatures of the wild are far from ordinary.
Impossible Creatures consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
