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.
The series
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.
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Set against breathtaking, untamed landscapes, the series introduces readers to a host of wild, mythical creatures—each with its own story, mystery, and unique power. The world Rundell builds is rich in detail, where every corner of nature holds secrets and every animal hides an impossible truth. It's a place where the laws of science bend, and what we thought we knew about animals, magic, and the very fabric of existence is upended in the most stunning of ways.
At its heart, Impossible Creatures follows bold, resilient characters—young, brave souls who dare to venture into the wilds, seeking to uncover truths about themselves and the creatures they encounter. Each character embarks on a journey of self-discovery, finding strength in the most unexpected places and forming bonds that transcend the natural world.
Rundell’s storytelling, always poetic and charged with emotional depth, brings these worlds and creatures to life with an enchanting beauty. The series explores themes of survival, courage, and the power of empathy in the face of the impossible. It’s a narrative that invites readers to challenge their perceptions of the world around them, to wonder about the magic that lies just beyond the known, and to witness how far one can go in the pursuit of the fantastical.
Impossible Creatures is more than a collection of adventures; it’s an exploration of the uncharted terrain of both the Earth and the heart. With a balance of mystery, wonder, and thrilling suspense, this series will captivate anyone with a sense of adventure and a love for the wild, strange beauty of the unknown.
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