{"product_id":"impossible-creatures","title":"Impossible Creatures","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKATHERINE RUNDELL\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eRooftoppers \u003c\/i\u003e(an ALA-ALSC Notable Book, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize), \n\u003ci\u003eCartwheeling in Thunderstorms\u003c\/i\u003e (a \n\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Award winner), \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wolf Wilder, The Explorer \u003c\/i\u003e(winner of the Costa Children's Book Award), \n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eThe Good Thieves.\u003c\/i\u003e She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently a Fellow of St. Catherine's College, Oxford. Her books for adults include \n\u003ci\u003eSuper-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize) and \n\u003ci\u003eWhy You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eASHLEY MACKENZIE\u003c\/b\u003e is a Canadian artist and illustrator with a special affinity for dragons, dryads, and all magical creatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Well nigh irresistible.\" \u003c\/b\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eA glorious fantasy adventure\u003c\/b\u003e....Brimming with intelligence, inventiveness and generosity of heart.\" \n\u003ci\u003e --\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \" \n\u003cb\u003ePowerful and charming, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eImpossible Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e [is] a modern fantasy with a classic feel. \n\u003cb\u003e It's hard not to fall in love with the Archipelago\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eRundell has \n\u003cb\u003e a great deal of infectious fun \u003c\/b\u003ewith 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.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eI heartily recommend it to readers of all ages\u003c\/b\u003e--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 \n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"A \n\u003cb\u003ebold and unforgettable\u003c\/b\u003e start to a captivating series. \n\u003ci\u003eImpossible Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e places itself \n\u003cb\u003ein a class all its own.\" \u003c\/b\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eKatherine Rundell is her generation's J.R.R. Tolkien\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★ \"An \n\u003cb\u003eepic\u003c\/b\u003e fantasy with \n\u003cb\u003etimeless \u003c\/b\u003ethemes and \n\u003cb\u003eunforgettable\u003c\/b\u003e characters.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"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 \n\u003cb\u003erealms-roving dazzler\u003c\/b\u003e. Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both \n\u003cb\u003etender and devastating\u003c\/b\u003e, and fierce kid characters.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Classic storytelling.\"\u003c\/b\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"A \n\u003cb\u003e quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Rundell has delivered \n\u003cb\u003ea welcome reminder of what makes the genre great.\u003c\/b\u003e By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Any fan of mythical worlds and creatures will find this adventure \n\u003cb\u003ean engaging read\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, \n\u003ci\u003eImpossible Creatures \u003c\/i\u003eis \n\u003cb\u003ean astonishing miracle of a book.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for \n\u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eEntrancing and refreshing\u003c\/b\u003e.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles\u003c\/b\u003e. \n\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e (London) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The most staggering children's book of the year. A tour-de-force.\"\u003c\/b\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Telegraph \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eAn absolute WOW of a book.\u003c\/b\u003e Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!\" -- B. B. Alston, author of \n\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eAmari and the Night Brothers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eRundell is an extraordinary writer\u003c\/b\u003e and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves--sometimes to tears.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eI love Katherine Rundell's writing. . . . \u003c\/b\u003eReaders 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 \n\u003ci\u003e The Golden Compass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - THE FIRST BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT CONTINUES WITH \u003ci\u003eTHE POISONED KING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"A glorious fantasy adventure . . . Brimming with intelligence, inventiveness and generosity of heart.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(One of the Best Children's Books of the Year)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo kids race to save the world's last magical place in this instant classic from \"a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.\" (Philip Pullman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e*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.*\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt'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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMal 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKatherine 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, \u003c\/i\u003eAND\u003ci\u003e SHELF AWARENESS\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/03\/2024 (EAN 9780593809860, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2024 (EAN 9780593809860, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2024 pg. 92 (EAN 9780593809860, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2024 pg. 69 (EAN 9780593809860, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2024 pg. 86 (EAN 9780593809860, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2024 (EAN 9780593809860, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/12\/2024 (EAN 9780593809860, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2024 (EAN 9780593809860, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2024 (EAN 9780593950616, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2024 pg. 86 (EAN 9780593809884, Other)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2024 (EAN 9780593809884, Other)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2024 pg. 86 (EAN 9780593809877, Library Binding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rundell, Katherine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alfred A. 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