The Poisoned King (Hardcover)

Hardcover. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE SECOND BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH IMPOSSIBLE CREATURESRundell is back with a sequel . . . which offers magical thrills for young readers and adults alike.The New York TimesReturn to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, smash hit Impossible Creatures, hailed as an instant classic (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his faceand his heart leapt for joy! Hed 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 dragons 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 Rundells second thrilling installment in the Impossible Creatures series involves castles, dragons, and revengethe things of which great stories are made. The splendors within are brought to life with fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING KIDS' BOOK AWARD A WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR Christopher returns to the Archipelago to investigate the mysterious dragon deaths, embarking on a rescue mission alongside a princess seeking justice for her father. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…