The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Impossible Creatures series. Join Christopher and Anya on their next daring adventures in the magical Archipelago!

It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt, and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people closest to them is put in terrible danger.

Now Christopher must face fearsome giants, win a daring race, and outwit deadly enemies, all to save the people he loves most...

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September 1, 2026
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Impossible Creatures

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In a world where the boundaries of nature’s creatures are stretched beyond the imaginable, Impossible Creatures immerses readers in a universe where the extraordinary is not only possible but expected. Katherine Rundell’s captivating series weaves a tapestry of danger, magic, and adventure, where the creatures of the wild are far from ordinary.

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Set against breathtaking, untamed landscapes, the series introduces readers to a host of wild, mythical creatures—each with its own story, mystery, and unique power. The world Rundell builds is rich in detail, where every corner of nature holds secrets and every animal hides an impossible truth. It's a place where the laws of science bend, and what we thought we knew about animals, magic, and the very fabric of existence is upended in the most stunning of ways.

At its heart, Impossible Creatures follows bold, resilient characters—young, brave souls who dare to venture into the wilds, seeking to uncover truths about themselves and the creatures they encounter. Each character embarks on a journey of self-discovery, finding strength in the most unexpected places and forming bonds that transcend the natural world.

Rundell’s storytelling, always poetic and charged with emotional depth, brings these worlds and creatures to life with an enchanting beauty. The series explores themes of survival, courage, and the power of empathy in the face of the impossible. It’s a narrative that invites readers to challenge their perceptions of the world around them, to wonder about the magic that lies just beyond the known, and to witness how far one can go in the pursuit of the fantastical.

Impossible Creatures is more than a collection of adventures; it’s an exploration of the uncharted terrain of both the Earth and the heart. With a balance of mystery, wonder, and thrilling suspense, this series will captivate anyone with a sense of adventure and a love for the wild, strange beauty of the unknown.

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