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Impossible Creatures
Two kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass)
“An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, Impossible Creatures is an astonishing miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan
The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.
It’s the day he learned about the Archipelago—a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it’s the day he met Mal—a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help.
Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what’s happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves.
Katherine Rundell’s story crackles and roars with energy and delight. It is brought vividly to life with more than 60 illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.
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Reviews
Impossible Creatures is a relatively quick and easy read, yet it suffers from a plot that is a bit too simple, with characters that are two dimensional at best and perilous situations that are almost all gotten out of way too easily. The story telling falls well short of the likes of Middle Earth and Narnia.
By Joerum62
I love how there are so many turns in the story. It is easy to read and the chapters aren’t very long
By OSMonster1
It good
By Vampirejiggy1717
A sweet, easy read. It didn’t have the depth and development that’s often common in these type of books, but it was creative, enjoyable, and had a good message.
By redhead2115