The Poisoned King

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The adventure continues! Katherine Rundell invites readers back to the breathtaking Archipelago in this dazzling sequel to Impossible Creatures, the instant classic that captured hearts and imaginations everywhere.

When Christopher Forrester wakes to find a dragon chewing on his face, his heart soars—it’s his summons back to the secret cluster of islands where mythical creatures still roam free. But something sinister is spreading through the Archipelago, and only the bravest souls can root it out.

At the center of this storm stands Anya, a fierce young girl with a flock of birds at her side, a newly-hatched chick nestled in her pocket, and an unwavering hunger for justice. Together with Christopher, she’ll embark on a death-defying quest involving daring sphinx rides, stealthy infiltrations of dragon lairs, and a dangerous rescue mission deep within a castle’s stone heart.

This spectacular edition is a treasure in itself, featuring gorgeous foil and embossing on the jacket, full-color designed endpapers, and brilliant stained edges. Inside, fifty stunning illustrations—including a detailed map and a bestiary of magical creatures—bring Rundell’s extraordinary world to vivid life.

The Poisoned King delivers everything great fantasy should: castles that tower, dragons that terrify, and revenge that satisfies. Perfect for young readers ready to lose themselves in a world where myth walks alongside courage, and where every page promises wonder.

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