"An epic adventure set in a world of wonderful, mythological creatures, sometimes benign but frequently savage"
August 2024 Book of the Month
Brimful of ideas, award-winning Katherine Rundell’s epic adventure is set in a world that joyfully and provocatively stretches the imagination as Christopher and Mal, two children with exceptional futures, explore the secret and mysterious world of the Archipelago where mythological creatures, sometimes benign but frequently savage, still live.
Mal’s destiny propels the course of their thrilling and desperate sea voyage on which so much of the future of the world depends while Christopher’s special qualities are also a mark of the vital role he is to play in it too. Both have skills of strength and insight on an heroic scale especially with regard to caring for and understanding the special qualities of all living creatures – including trees. And both are readily recognisable from other fantasy epics such as Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials and Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea sequence.
With her fabulous new bestiary of wonderous creatures with curious conflations of physical and psychological characteristics Katherine Rundell has created a new mythology which is simultaneously crammed with her own innovative ideas and packed with references to other mythologies and imaginary worlds.
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An absolute must-read for anyone who craves a gripping, magical adventure packed with danger, wonder, and unforgettable characters.
Dragons, sphinxes, and the importance of changing the destiny of the world, prepare to be swept into a world of fantasy and myth with Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures. The story takes us to the Archipelago, a hidden cluster of magical islands where mythical beasts still thrive. Phenomenally written with a mixture of excitement, bravery, and cleverness, it is a real rollercoaster of emotions throughout the whole book. A beautiful example that reality and myth still live side by side. I found it impossible to put it down when I was reading it with my teacher in school. The main characters, Christopher and Mel, feel so incredibly real that you will immediately root for them on their journey.... Read Full Review
Glimouring with magic, mystery and thrilling excitement, this book is amazing! Bound to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page, it’s great for lovers of fantasy, mystery and adventure!
Christopher Forrester thought life was perfectly normal until he stumbled across the magical archipelago. He thought life was normal until he met a griffin, let alone a unicorn. He thought his life was normal until he found himself on the run from a murderer. It’s not just him that’s finding things unnatural either… For the archipelago, murderers are not usual either, nor is the fact that, across it’s wide expanses, its mythical, rare and extraordinary creatures are dying, their numbers deteriorating… rapidly… and no-ones even noticed… except for Mal Arvorian. Embarking on a breathtaking but dangerous adventure together, the two, with extra friends along the way, go on a hunt for the source of the deaths, to save the archipelago (and its animals) from certain extinction . But can they make it, before its too late… for everyone???... Read Full Review
I love how the author put smart, cool and majestic mythical creatures in the story! It really brings it to life!
This book is action packed, with the characters in varying environments; at sea, then they go to islands and mazes, it’s full of detail and adventure.
I love how the author put smart, cool and majestic mythical creatures in the story! It really brings it to life!
I rate this book, 5 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend this book!
The story follows the journey of two characters called Mal and Cristopher, who embark on a perilous journey to save the glimourie, which is at the centre of a maze and the only person who knows its path is the Immortal, so Cristopher and Mal set sail.... Read Full Review
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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Impossible Creatures and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Impossible Creatures features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Books of the Month, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Mystery / Mythology, PSHE: Sexuality, Gender and Relationships, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Impossible Creatures was written by Katherine Rundell and published by Bloomsbury Children's Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Impossible Creatures has 384 pages
Yes it is part of Impossible Creatures series
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