Fans of Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather series will find another fascinating world of strange and magical creatures within the pages of Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures. Mixing adventure, mystery, and fantasy, readers will be drawn into the stories of Mal and her new friend Christopher as they try to understand odd events taking place in their worlds. The creatures considered mythical in Christopher's world, are entirely real in Mal's.
To escape someone intent on killing Mal, the two young people persuade the captain of a ship to not only take them on as passengers but to help them on their quest. Of course, it's fraught with danger--and ferocious creatures looking for an excuse to eat humans.
Mal and Christopher (and their adult helpers/mentors) are on a quest to save a world where magic is fading. Will they find the answers they need before creatures become extinct? Can they keep a step ahead of the man who is trying to kill Mal? Readers will fly through the pages to discover how the story ends.
I liked that the author included a guide to all the creatures within the world which was very helpful for better understanding (and visualizing) the beasts. One note of caution, however, was the reference to a queen marrying her maidservant within the guide to beasts; really an unnecessary detail to add. Aside from that, the book was an engaging adventure that will surely spark the imagination of readers of all ages. Rundell is a master at storytelling and world-building and the book offers great insight into making new friends, doing hard things, and working together to solve problems.
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of Impossible Creatures from Random House through NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received and the opinions expressed are entirely my own.
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