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ISBN: 9798217162154
| Runtime: | 8.92 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
The 2024 Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year in Children's Books
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
“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
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.
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.
This audiobook edition includes a downloadable Bestiary PDF to accompany the audio, as well as drawings for each beast.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“The most staggering children’s book of the year. A tour-de-force.” —The Telegraph (London)
“The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles.” —The Times (London)
“Starting this audiobook with the title’s bestiary gives listeners the opportunity to be introduced to the creatures who are vital to its quest story. In addition, English actor Samuel West’s deadpan delivery highlights its dry humor…and increasing emphasis as the journey becomes more dangerous and its consequences more dire. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
“Mal and Christopher sacrifice their innocence for experience, meeting every challenge with depthless courage until they finally reach the maze at the heart of it all.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“An unparalleled adventure through a magical realm where even a couple of kids can save the world and all those they hold dear.” —Barnes&Noble.com
Author
Author Bio: Katherine Rundell
Katherine Rundell is a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. Her bestselling books for children have been translated into more than thirty languages and have won multiple awards. Rundell is also the author of a book for adults, Why You Should Read Children’s Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise, and writes occasionally for the London Review of Books, the Times Literary Supplement, and the New York Times.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
| Runtime: | 8.92 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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