Teaching resources for Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell

Step into the magical world of Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures with this imaginative educational resource pack, created for readers aged 9+. Exploring themes including mythical creatures, fantasy worlds, friendship, endangered animals and the natural world, the activities offer engaging opportunities across English, Science, Geography, PSHE and Art and Design, and are suitable for both classroom and library sessions.

From exploring Mal’s character and making inferences from the text to researching endangered animals and presenting findings creatively, the resources encourage close reading, discussion, research and imaginative responses to the story. Further activities invite children to create mythical creatures, write riddles and stories, explore friendship, bravery and power, and bring the extraordinary world of the Archipelago vividly to life.