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Editorial Reviews
Review
“A glorious fantasy adventure....Brimming with intelligence, inventiveness and generosity of heart.” —The Wall Street Journal
★ "Powerful and charming, Impossible Creatures [is] a modern fantasy with a classic feel. It’s hard not to fall in love with the Archipelago." —BookPage, starred review
"Rundell has a great deal of infectious fun with 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.” —The New Yorker
"I heartily recommend it to readers of all ages—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
★ "A bold and unforgettable start to a captivating series. Impossible Creatures places itself in a class all its own." —Shelf Awareness, starred review
“Katherine Rundell is her generation’s J.R.R. Tolkien.” —The Washington Post
★ "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "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 realms-roving dazzler. Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating, and fierce kid characters." — Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Classic storytelling." —Parade
★ "A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages." — School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Rundell has delivered a welcome reminder of what makes the genre great. By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers." — Booklist, starred review
"Any fan of mythical worlds and creatures will find this adventure an engaging read." —The Bulletin
“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
"Entrancing and refreshing."—The Horn Book Magazine
“The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles.” —The Times (London)
“The most staggering children’s book of the year. A tour-de-force.” —The Telegraph
“An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!” — B. B. Alston, author ofAmari and the Night Brothers
“Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves—sometimes to tears.” —The Daily Mail
“I love Katherine Rundell’s writing. . . . Readers 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 The Golden Compass
About the Author
ASHLEY MACKENZIE is a Canadian artist and illustrator with a special affinity for dragons, dryads, and all magical creatures.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written Book
Beautiful message woven into the story. I highly recommend this book for children, youth and adults.
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting yet…
Characters, creatures, scenery and chaos. Everything seemed mashed together. People moving from one place to another with a new creature presented here and there. Scrambling seems the best way to describe how I felt when I read this. Beautiful concept, lovely imagery and filled with hope yet I somewhat feel empty after it ended.
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive!
This is a book about life and family and the importance of defending the life you want for yourself and others. It talks about the importance of ecosystems and the relationship with humans and the right of all creatures to exist and enjoy life.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great graphic book. Kids loved it!
my kids has the whole series of this book and also the graphic book. Great writer!
5.0 out of 5 stars love love love
Such a great book, I sent my hardback copy to Alaska to my Granddaughter and bought another digital copy. So many great lessons put into an exiting and thrilling adventure. I can’t wait for the rest of the books and to see these characters mature.
3.0 out of 5 stars fine
fine
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Book and jacket have a slight dent on the front cover. Other than that, it's in decent condition and so far the story is wonderful. Haven't finished reading it with my kid yet.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Bought for my 11 year old daughter. The hardcover edition is lovely. She’s thoroughly enjoying the book. Would recommend!
Books
Very nice books, excellent condition and price
Delightful!
Impossible Creatures is captivating. Katherine Rundell is a treasure.All I'm going to share about Impossible Creatures is a single example of her ability to nail a scene - our protagonist arrives at his grandfather's house:"Frank Aureate's house had clearly, once, been grand - the kind of house that had attics and wine cellars - and paintings of disapproving-women holding small, disapproving dogs - but now it wasn't grand at all."Simply enchanting - and that's before we really get into the actual magic.Some of the best writing can be found in books for a younger audience. Impossible Creatures is proof of that.
Good book
Good book. A little bit sad
A delightful read
Easy print. So delightful and entertaining!Both younger readers and adults will enjoy immersing themselves in this magical story!
For an 11 year old
Got this for my granddaughter for Christmas as she is into dragons, etc. Pre ordered the second book which should be out for Christmas in 2025
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AED8784
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Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A glorious fantasy adventure....Brimming with intelligence, inventiveness and generosity of heart.” —The Wall Street Journal
★ "Powerful and charming, Impossible Creatures [is] a modern fantasy with a classic feel. It’s hard not to fall in love with the Archipelago." —BookPage, starred review
"Rundell has a great deal of infectious fun with 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.” —The New Yorker
"I heartily recommend it to readers of all ages—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
★ "A bold and unforgettable start to a captivating series. Impossible Creatures places itself in a class all its own." —Shelf Awareness, starred review
“Katherine Rundell is her generation’s J.R.R. Tolkien.” —The Washington Post
★ "An epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "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 realms-roving dazzler. Rundell deploys fresh language, epic stakes, bonds both tender and devastating, and fierce kid characters." — Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Classic storytelling." —Parade
★ "A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages." — School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Rundell has delivered a welcome reminder of what makes the genre great. By taking risks, honoring her ancestors, and weaving a magic of her own, she adds her voice to the ancient, ongoing chorus of storytellers." — Booklist, starred review
"Any fan of mythical worlds and creatures will find this adventure an engaging read." —The Bulletin
“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
"Entrancing and refreshing."—The Horn Book Magazine
“The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles.” —The Times (London)
“The most staggering children’s book of the year. A tour-de-force.” —The Telegraph
“An absolute WOW of a book. Utterly enchanting and full of wonder, readers are in for a treat!” — B. B. Alston, author ofAmari and the Night Brothers
“Rundell is an extraordinary writer and this first in a fantasy trilogy grips, thrills and moves—sometimes to tears.” —The Daily Mail
“I love Katherine Rundell’s writing. . . . Readers 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 The Golden Compass
About the Author
ASHLEY MACKENZIE is a Canadian artist and illustrator with a special affinity for dragons, dryads, and all magical creatures.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written Book
Beautiful message woven into the story. I highly recommend this book for children, youth and adults.
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting yet…
Characters, creatures, scenery and chaos. Everything seemed mashed together. People moving from one place to another with a new creature presented here and there. Scrambling seems the best way to describe how I felt when I read this. Beautiful concept, lovely imagery and filled with hope yet I somewhat feel empty after it ended.
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive!
This is a book about life and family and the importance of defending the life you want for yourself and others. It talks about the importance of ecosystems and the relationship with humans and the right of all creatures to exist and enjoy life.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great graphic book. Kids loved it!
my kids has the whole series of this book and also the graphic book. Great writer!
5.0 out of 5 stars love love love
Such a great book, I sent my hardback copy to Alaska to my Granddaughter and bought another digital copy. So many great lessons put into an exiting and thrilling adventure. I can’t wait for the rest of the books and to see these characters mature.
3.0 out of 5 stars fine
fine
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Book and jacket have a slight dent on the front cover. Other than that, it's in decent condition and so far the story is wonderful. Haven't finished reading it with my kid yet.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Bought for my 11 year old daughter. The hardcover edition is lovely. She’s thoroughly enjoying the book. Would recommend!
Books
Very nice books, excellent condition and price
Delightful!
Impossible Creatures is captivating. Katherine Rundell is a treasure.All I'm going to share about Impossible Creatures is a single example of her ability to nail a scene - our protagonist arrives at his grandfather's house:"Frank Aureate's house had clearly, once, been grand - the kind of house that had attics and wine cellars - and paintings of disapproving-women holding small, disapproving dogs - but now it wasn't grand at all."Simply enchanting - and that's before we really get into the actual magic.Some of the best writing can be found in books for a younger audience. Impossible Creatures is proof of that.
Good book
Good book. A little bit sad
A delightful read
Easy print. So delightful and entertaining!Both younger readers and adults will enjoy immersing themselves in this magical story!
For an 11 year old
Got this for my granddaughter for Christmas as she is into dragons, etc. Pre ordered the second book which should be out for Christmas in 2025
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