Poisoned King
Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell is the second installment in the Impossible Creatures series, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2025. This edition features 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative invites readers back to the enchanting world of the Archipelago, where mythical creatures thrive. The story begins with Christopher Forrester, who is awakened by a miniature dragon, setting off a thrilling adventure that includes a rescue mission and encounters with fantastical beings.
In this sequel, readers will explore themes of justice and adventure as Christopher embarks on a quest alongside a girl accompanied by a flock of birds. The tale unfolds with unexpected challenges, including a daring plan to enter a dragon’s lair. With its rich storytelling and imaginative elements, Poisoned King continues to build on the magical foundation established in the first book, drawing readers deeper into a world filled with wonder and intrigue.
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The dragons call out, and the ratatoskas tell of murder. Come with us now. There is justice to be done. Return to the magic of the Archipelago… The Poisoned King is the dazzling second book in Katherine Rundell’s epic and bestselling Impossible Creatures series. ‘There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell’ – Michael Morpurgo When Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face, his heart leaps for joy. For months he’s dreamed of returning to the Archipelago – the secret islands where all the creatures of myth still live. But he did not know it would involve a rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, or a plan to enter a dragon’s lair. Nor did he imagine it would involve a girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket and a ravenous hunger for justice… The unmissable sequel to Impossible Creatures, WINNER of the Waterstones Book of the Year, British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year, Foyles Children’s Book of the Year and the Books Are My Bag Readers Award ‘A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight’ – Cressida Cowell on Impossible Creatures ‘Readers will seize this with delight’ – Philip Pullman on Impossible Creatures ‘A masterpiece to rival Tolkien’ – Daily Telegraph on Impossible Creatures ‘Every sentence sparkles … Magnificent’ – The Times on Impossible Creatures
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