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.

Impossible Creatures

Impossible creatures didn't exist before they came from Imagination Land and said: "I'm possible!". This is a coloring book like no other, featuring hybrid animals such as Lion's mane, Amanita, Champignon, Porcini, Chanterelle Oyster, Morel, Turkey tail and others, each accompanied by super fun short poems that both children and parents will enjoy. Choose your coloring style and get to know all the Impossible Creatures! You'll absolutely love this book!

Impossible Creatures 3

The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Impossible Creatures series. Join Christopher and Anya on their next daring adventures in the magical Archipelago! *This spectacular book features foil and embossing on the jacket, full-color designed endpapers, stained edges, and gorgeous interior illustrations.* It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt, and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people closest to them is put in terrible danger. Now Christopher must face fearsome giants, win a daring race, and outwit deadly enemies, all to save the people he loves most...

The Neverfear (Impossible Creatures, Book 3)

The award-winning Katherine Rundell brings the magic of Christmas Eve to life in a modern classic Christmas story, illustrated in stunning detail by renowned artist and printmaker Emily Sutton

One Christmas Wish

This book is the first in a series of books written by Deborah Crossley Hatswell which feature witness reports collected over 40 years. Deborah uses the word 'paranormal' in its widest sense to describe the creatures that are being seen. Paranormal simply means 'around normal' or just 'on the edge of normal' and as these Creatures are beyond our understanding, and are still in the realm of theory there is no real word or genre that can describe them. Impossible Creatures and Unexplained events happen to ordinary people in towns and cities worldwide every day. In this book you will hear from the witnesses themselves as they take you back to the day of the event. You will read of encounters with Ape Men, Dog men, Unseen predators and Hairy Bipedal creatures. Whether described as Woodwose, Folk Lore, Myth, Legend or Paranormal the creatures seen by today's witnesses are described as 'Hairy Upright Bipedal Beings' or 'It looked like a Dog and a Man in one' ' It was not of this earth' 'It was a man and an ape combined' with descriptions like these it is no wonder there is nowhere to report these accounts too. No quick number you can ring, But world wide there are a small number of people collecting these reports and saving them on an interactive map which you can access by contacting Deborah. The map is free and can be used on any device.

Childhood Witnesses of 'Paranormal' Creatures

There's a place where all the wildest stories began ... From Katherine Rundell, winner of the Costa Children's Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize comes the first novel in a landmark trilogy for 9+ fans of His Dark Materials

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 Poisoned King

Perfect for ages 6-12, this imaginative adventure inspires creativity, laughter, and lets kids create their own Impossible Creature!

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