The Poisoned King
The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell, published by Random House on September 11, 2025, is a captivating continuation of the Impossible Creatures series. This edition features 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Christopher Forrester as he embarks on an adventure in the Archipelago, a magical realm filled with mythical creatures. Upon waking to find a dragon, he is drawn back to this enchanting world, where he must confront a spreading poison that threatens its very existence.
Readers will discover a thrilling narrative that includes daring rescue missions, encounters with dragons, and a quest for justice led by Anya, a determined young girl. The book is enriched with over fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary, enhancing the fantastical elements of the tale. Themes of action, adventure, and survival stories are woven throughout, making this installment a vibrant addition to the genre of juvenile fiction.
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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)!
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 more than fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.
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