The Poisoned King
The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell is set to be published by Random House on September 11, 2025. This edition features 304 pages and is presented in English. In this sequel to Impossible Creatures, readers are invited back to the enchanting Archipelago, where Christopher Forrester awakens to find a dragon at his side, signaling his return to a world filled with mythical beings. As a poison spreads across the islands, Christopher embarks on a daring rescue mission that includes a sphinx ride, a stealthy entrance into a dragon’s lair, and a quest to save a prisoner from a castle.
In this thrilling installment, the narrative centers around Anya, a determined girl accompanied by a flock of birds and a newly hatched chick, as she seeks justice amidst the chaos. The story unfolds with elements of action and adventure, featuring castles, dragons, and themes of revenge. The book is illustrated with fifty images, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures, enhancing the reader’s experience of this fantastical journey.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, smash hit Impossible Creatures, hailed as “an instant classic” (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!
*This spectacular book features foil and embossing on the jacket, full-color designed endpapers, and brilliant stained edges*
Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his face—and his heart leapt for joy! He’d been dreaming of going back to the Archipelago, the secret cluster of islands where all the creatures of myth still live, and here was his summons.
But there is a poison spreading in the Archipelago. Rooting it out will involve a daring rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, a stealthy entrance to a dragon’s lair, and a death-defying plan to save a prisoner held in the heart of a castle. At the center of this storm is Anya: a small girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket, and a ravenous hunger for justice.
Katherine Rundell’s second thrilling installment in the Impossible Creatures series involves castles, dragons, and revenge—the things of which great stories are made. The splendors within are brought to life with fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.
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