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4.2
A richly imagined middle grade fantasy with a vivid world, genuine emotional depth, and characters worth rooting for — slight pacing issues aside, this is one of the best children's adventures in years.
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Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell (2023) – Review
Our Rating
4.2
A richly imagined middle grade fantasy with a vivid world, genuine emotional depth, and characters worth rooting for — slight pacing issues aside, this is one of the best children's adventures in years.
What Works & What Doesn't
What Works
- Vivid, fully realised fantasy world that feels genuinely original
- Strong central friendship between Christopher and Mal that drives the emotional story
- Accessible prose that stretches young readers without overwhelming them
- Meaningful themes — extinction, belonging, courage — that spark real discussion
- Tonal balance between humour and genuine danger keeps pages turning
What Doesn't
- Pacing slows noticeably in the middle section during world-building passages
- The ending sets up a series rather than providing a fully satisfying standalone resolution
- Some sensitive younger readers may find the extinction and loss themes distressing
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You can find Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell at Amazon, Waterstones, your local independent bookshop, or through your school library supplier.
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