"Well nigh irresistible." -- The New York Times " 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 "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 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.