Impossible Creatures - The Poisoned King

What do our readers think of Impossible Creatures - The Poisoned King? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the magical creatures, fast-moving adventure and exciting mystery, with many finding the story difficult to put down. They especially like the friendship between Christopher and Anya, as well as the funny and lovable dragon Jacques.

What does the Pageticker team say about Impossible Creatures - The Poisoned King?

Katherine Rundell sends Christopher back to the Archipelago for a thrilling second adventure packed with dragons, sphinxes, danger and just enough bird-related chaos. Anya is a brilliant new heroine: fierce, funny and determined to challenge the people who think a princess should simply sit prettily and behave. The story explores justice, grief, courage and friendship, though its darker moments make it best suited to confident readers aged around 10 and up.

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What is Impossible Creatures - The Poisoned King about?

Christopher Forrester is thrilled to return to the Archipelago, a hidden realm where mythical creatures exist. However, a sinister poison threatens this magical world. Teaming up with Anya, a determined girl with a flock of birds, Christopher embarks on a daring quest involving sphinx rides, dragon lairs, and castle infiltrations to rescue a captive and restore balance.

About the author

Katherine Rundell is a much-loved author who writes exciting adventure stories for children. Her books, such as 'Rooftoppers' and 'The Explorer', take readers on amazing journeys to far-off places. Katherine loves climbing, exploring, and learning about animals, and she often uses her own adventures as inspiration for her stories.

Discussion ideas around Impossible Creatures - The Poisoned King

Courage and responsibility: Christopher and Anya both take serious risks to protect others. What makes their choices brave rather than reckless?

Power and justice: How does the story show the difference between having power and using power fairly?

Friendship and trust: Christopher and Anya come from very different lives. What helps them learn to trust one another?

Mythical creatures: Why do you think dragons, sphinxes and magical birds make the story's ideas about danger and freedom feel more powerful?

Standing up to unfairness: Anya refuses to accept the role others choose for her. Where might children today need to question unfair expectations?