Impossible Creatures: 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo
Author: Katherine Rundell
ISBN: 9781408897430
Price: Rs. 474.05 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
It was a very fine day, until something tried to eat him. A boy called Christopher is visiting his reclusive grandfather when he witnesses an avalanche of mythical creatures come tearing down the hill. This is how Christopher learns that his grandfather is the guardian of one of the ways between the non-magical world and a place called the Archipelago, a cluster of magical islands where all the creatures we tell of in myth live and breed and thrive alongside humans. They have been protected from being discovered for thousands of years; now, terrifyingly, the protection has worn thin, and creatures are breaking through. Then a girl, Mal, appears in Christopher’s world. She is in possession of a flying coat, is being pursued by a killer and is herself in pursuit of a baby griffin. Mal, Christopher and the griffin embark on an urgent quest across the wild splendour of the Archipelago, where sphinxes hold secrets and centaurs do murder, to find the truth – with unimaginable consequences for both their worlds. Together the two must face the problem of power, and of knowledge, and of what love demands of us.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: English, 368 pages. Reference ISBN: 9781408897430.
About the Author
Katherine Rundell is a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and bestselling author of Rooftoppers and The Explorer.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9781408897430
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
It was a very fine day, until something tried to eat him. A boy called Christopher is visiting his reclusive grandfather when he witnesses an avalanche of mythical creatures come tearing down the hill. This is how Christopher learns that his grandfather is the guardian of one of the ways between...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll be swept into a breathtaking fantasy where myths are alive, dangerous, and dazzling. As you follow Christopher and the fierce, unforgettable Mal, you’ll race across magical islands, unravel ancient secrets, and fight to protect creatures on the brink of extinction. Katherine Rundell blends heart, humour, and high-stakes adventure into a story that feels timeless yet thrillingly new—perfect if you crave wonder, courage, and a world you won’t want to leave.
- Published by Bloomsbury Children's Books.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 368.
Catalog Description
It was a very fine day, until something tried to eat him. A boy called Christopher is visiting his reclusive grandfather when he witnesses an avalanche of mythical creatures come tearing down the hill. This is how Christopher learns that his grandfather is the guardian of one of the ways between the non-magical world and a place called the Archipelago, a cluster of magical islands where all the creatures we tell of in myth live and breed and thrive alongside humans. They have been protected from being discovered for thousands of years; now, terrifyingly, the protection has worn thin, and creatures are breaking through. Then a girl, Mal, appears in Christopher’s world. She is in possession...
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