★ "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
★ "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
"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 of
Amari 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
