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Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0593809866
ISBN-13
9780593809860
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Product Key Features
Book Title
Impossible Creatures
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, General, Social Themes / Friendship
Publication Year
2024
Illustrator
Mackenzie, Ashley, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Book Series
Impossible Creatures Ser.
Format
Hardcover
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Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
19.3 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2023-038979
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Well nigh irresistible." -- The New York Times " A glorious fantasy adventure ....Brimming with intelligence, inventiveness and generosity of heart." -- The Wall Street Journal " Powerful and charming, Impossible Creatures [is] a modern fantasy with a classic feel. It's hard not to fall in love with the Archipelago ." -- BookPage , starred review " Rundell has a great deal of infectious fun with these creatures. Her grand theme--in worlds both real and imaginary, in the great outdoors and in the human soul--is the vital necessity of wildness." -- The New Yorker "A bold and unforgettable start to a captivating series. Impossible Creatures places itself in a class all its own." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review " Katherine Rundell is her generation's J.R.R. Tolkien ." -- The Washington Post "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A boy with an affinity for animals, a girl who can fly when the wind blows, and a secreted-away world in need of saving propel this realms-roving dazzler . Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating , and fierce kid characters." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Classic storytelling." -- Parade "A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages. " -- School Library Journal, starred review "Rundell has delivered a welcome reminder of what makes the genre great. By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers." -- Booklist, starred review "Any fan of mythical worlds and creatures will find this adventure an engaging read ." -- The Bulletin "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 " Entrancing and refreshing ."-- The Horn Book Magazine "The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles . " -- The Times (London) "The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force." -- The Telegraph " An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!" -- B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers " Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears." -- The Daily Mail " I love Katherine Rundell's writing. . . . Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once." --Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass, "Well nigh irresistible." -- The New York Times " A glorious fantasy adventure ....Brimming with intelligence, inventiveness and generosity of heart." -- The Wall Street Journal " Powerful and charming, Impossible Creatures [is] a modern fantasy with a classic feel. It's hard not to fall in love with the Archipelago ." -- BookPage , starred review " Rundell has a great deal of infectious fun with these creatures. Her grand theme--in worlds both real and imaginary, in the great outdoors and in the human soul--is the vital necessity of wildness." -- The New Yorker " I heartily recommend it to readers of all ages --especially animal-lovers, lovers of magic, fans of fairy tales, and anyone who needs the comfort of an optimistic, healing story in turbulent times." Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series "A bold and unforgettable start to a captivating series. Impossible Creatures places itself in a class all its own." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review " Katherine Rundell is her generation's J.R.R. Tolkien ." -- The Washington Post "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A boy with an affinity for animals, a girl who can fly when the wind blows, and a secreted-away world in need of saving propel this realms-roving dazzler . Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating , and fierce kid characters." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Classic storytelling." -- Parade "A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages. " -- School Library Journal, starred review "Rundell has delivered a welcome reminder of what makes the genre great. By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers." -- Booklist, starred review "Any fan of mythical worlds and creatures will find this adventure an engaging read ." -- The Bulletin "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 " Entrancing and refreshing ."-- The Horn Book Magazine "The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles . " -- The Times (London) "The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force." -- The Telegraph " An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!" -- B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers " Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears." -- The Daily Mail " I love Katherine Rundell's writing. . . . Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once." --Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass, "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A boy with an affinity for animals, a girl who can fly when the wind blows, and a secreted-away world in need of saving propel this realms-roving dazzler . Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating , and fierce kid characters." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "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 action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles . " -- The Times (London) "The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force." -- The Telegraph " An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!" -- B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers " Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears." -- The Daily Mail " I love Katherine Rundell's writing. . . . Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once." --Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass, "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "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 " Katherine Rundell is a phenomenon. She not only understands what fantasy is for and why children (and the rest of us) need it, but she crafts original and brilliant books that delight readers of all ages and kinds, while stretching our minds and filling our hearts." Neil Gaiman, Newbery Medal Winner for The Graveyard Book "The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles . " -- The Times (London) "The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force." -- The Telegraph " An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!" -- B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers " Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears." -- The Daily Mail " I love Katherine Rundell's writing. . . . Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once." --Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass, "Well nigh irresistible." -- The New York Times " Rundell has a great deal of infectious fun with these creatures. Her grand theme--in worlds both real and imaginary, in the great outdoors and in the human soul--is the vital necessity of wildness." -- The New Yorker "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A boy with an affinity for animals, a girl who can fly when the wind blows, and a secreted-away world in need of saving propel this realms-roving dazzler . Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating , and fierce kid characters." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Classic storytelling." -- Parade "A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages. " -- School Library Journal, starred review "Rundell has delivered a welcome reminder of what makes the genre great. By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers." -- Booklist, starred review "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 " Entrancing and refreshing ."-- The Horn Book Magazine "The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles . " -- The Times (London) "The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force." -- The Telegraph " An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!" -- B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers " Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears." -- The Daily Mail " I love Katherine Rundell's writing. . . . Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once." --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 " Katherine Rundell is a phenomenon. She not only understands what fantasy is for and why children (and the rest of us) need it, but she crafts original and brilliant books that delight readers of all ages and kinds, while stretching our minds and filling our hearts." Neil Gaiman, Newbery Medal Winner for The Graveyard Book " The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles ." -- The Times (London) " The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force. " -- The Telegraph " Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears."-- The Daily Mail " I love Katherine Rundell's writing... Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once." --Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass, "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A boy with an affinity for animals, a girl who can fly when the wind blows, and a secreted-away world in need of saving propel this realms-roving dazzler . Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating , and fierce kid characters." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages. " -- School Library Journal, starred review "Rundell has delivered a welcome reminder of what makes the genre great. By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers." -- Booklist, starred review "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 action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles . " -- The Times (London) "The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force." -- The Telegraph " An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!" -- B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers " Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears." -- The Daily Mail " I love Katherine Rundell's writing. . . . Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once." --Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass, "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A boy with an affinity for animals, a girl who can fly when the wind blows, and a secreted-away world in need of saving propel this realms-roving dazzler . Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating , and fierce kid characters." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages. " -- School Library Journal, starred review "Rundell has delivered a welcome reminder of what makes the genre great. By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers." -- Booklist, starred review "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 " Entrancing and refreshing ."-- The Horn Book Magazine "The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles . " -- The Times (London) "The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force." -- The Telegraph " An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!" -- B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers " Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears." -- The Daily Mail " I love Katherine Rundell's writing. . . . Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once." --Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass, "Well nigh irresistible." -- The New York Times " Powerful and charming, Impossible Creatures [is] a modern fantasy with a classic feel. It's hard not to fall in love with the Archipelago ." -- BookPage , starred review " Rundell has a great deal of infectious fun with these creatures. Her grand theme--in worlds both real and imaginary, in the great outdoors and in the human soul--is the vital necessity of wildness." -- The New Yorker "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A boy with an affinity for animals, a girl who can fly when the wind blows, and a secreted-away world in need of saving propel this realms-roving dazzler . Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating , and fierce kid characters." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Classic storytelling." -- Parade "A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages. " -- School Library Journal, starred review "Rundell has delivered a welcome reminder of what makes the genre great. By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers." -- Booklist, starred review "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 " Entrancing and refreshing ."-- The Horn Book Magazine "The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles . " -- The Times (London) "The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force." -- The Telegraph " An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!" -- B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers " Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears." -- The Daily Mail " I love Katherine Rundell's writing. . . . Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once." --Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Series Volume Number
1
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Synopsis
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 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 ) *This spectacular book features foil and embossing on the jacket, full-color designed endpapers, red stained edges, and a red case cover with gold stamping.* "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 A WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR * A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND SHELF AWARENESS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 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., #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 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 ) *This spectacular book features foil and embossing on the jacket, full-color designed endpapers, red stained edges, and a red case cover with gold stamping.* "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 A WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR - A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND SHELF AWARENESS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 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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