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Impossible creatures / Katherine Rundell ; with art by Ashley Mackenzie.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593809860 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 358 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2023.
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| General Note: | Map on endpapers. |
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| Subject: | Animals, Mythical > Juvenile fiction. Magic > Juvenile fiction. Quests (Expeditions) > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Fantasy fiction. |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J FIC Runde | 31681030051130 | JFIC | Checked out | 05/14/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
When Mal barges into his life, along with a baby griffin, demanding his help, Christopher embarks on an adventure of a lifetime with this fierce girl to save the Archipelago, a hidden world where magical creatures have thrived for thousands of years. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. - Random House, Inc.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠Two kids race to save the worldâs last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from âa writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.â (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.*
âAn instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, Impossible Creatures is an astonishing miracle of a book.â âKatherine 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.
Itâs the day he learned about the Archipelagoâa cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And itâs the day he met Malâa 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 whatâs 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 Rundellâs 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.
