Impossible Creatures (Hardcover)

Hardcover. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE FIRST BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT CONTINUES WITH THE POISONED KINGA glorious fantasy adventure . . . Brimming with intelligence, inventiveness and generosity of heart.The Wall Street Journal (One of the Best Childrens Books of the Year)Two kids race to save the worlds last magical place in this instant classic from a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination. (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass)The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.Its the day he learned about the Archipelagoa cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And its the day he met Mala 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 whats 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 Rundells 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.A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND SHELF AWARENESS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Christopher discovers the Archipelago, a world where mythological creatures were secreted away by magic long ago, but those creatures are now dying, and it is up to Christopher and Mal, a girl from the Archipelago, to save both of their worlds. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…