The Poisoned King
Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, #1 New York Times bestseller Impossible Creatures, hailed as “an instant classic” (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!
*This spectacular book features foil and embossing on the jacket, full-color designed endpapers, and brilliant stained edges*
Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his face—and his heart leapt for joy! He’d been dreaming of going back to the Archipelago, the secret cluster of islands where all the creatures of myth still live, and here was his summons.
But there is a poison spreading in the Archipelago. Rooting it out will involve a daring rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, a stealthy entrance to a dragon’s lair, and a death-defying plan to save a prisoner held in the heart of a castle. At the center of this storm is Anya: a small girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket, and a ravenous hunger for justice.
Katherine Rundell’s second thrilling installment in the Impossible Creatures series involves castles, dragons, and revenge—the things of which great stories are made. The splendors within are brought to life with more than fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.
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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.
