--- product_id: 652708767 title: "Impossible Creatures: 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo" price: "SAR 54" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/652708767-impossible-creatures-there-was-tolkien-there-is-pullman-and-now store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 4.6/5 star reader acclaim Immersive magical worldbuilding Award-winning fantasy epic Impossible Creatures: 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo **Price:** SAR 54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock the magic that’s captivating a generation of fantasy lovers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Impossible Creatures: 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo - **How much does it cost?** SAR 54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/652708767-impossible-creatures-there-was-tolkien-there-is-pullman-and-now) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Praised by literary giants and beloved by 2,700+ readers. - • **Bonus Content Included:** Exclusive 'The Centaur's Spectacles' short story inside. - • **Epic Fantasy Adventure:** Dive into a richly imagined world rivaling Tolkien and Pullman. - • **Magical Creatures & Myth:** Explore a vibrant archipelago teeming with legendary beings. - • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Celebrate a British Book Awards Children's Fiction winner. ## Overview Impossible Creatures is the first novel in Katherine Rundell’s globally best-selling fantasy series, blending myth, adventure, and heart. Winner of multiple prestigious awards and boasting a 4.6-star rating from over 2,700 readers, it invites readers aged 9+ into a vividly crafted archipelago where magical creatures thrive. This edition includes an exclusive bonus short story, making it a must-have for fans of immersive, award-winning fantasy. ## Description 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell. Wondrous invention, marvellous writing.' - Michael Morpurgo There's a place where all the wildest stories began . The first novel in the award winning and globally best-selling Impossible Creatures series is the story of two children's epic adventure to transform the world. This edition includes The Centaur's Spectacles bonus short story. Read the stunning sequel to Impossible Creatures : book 2, The Poisoned King, is OUT NOW! Christopher is stunned when he discovers a Way-Between from our world to the Archipelago: a cluster of magical islands where all the creatures of myth still live and breed and thrive in their thousands. There he meets Mal: a girl from the islands, who is in possession of a flying coat and a baby griffin, and who is being pursued by a killer. Together they embark on an urgent quest to discover why the creatures are suddenly perishing, voyaging across the wild splendour of the Archipelago, where sphinxes hold secrets and centaurs do murder, in a bid to save both the islands and the world beyond them from a rising evil - before it's too late. *Please note the book cover you receive may be different from the one that is shown * THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * THE INDEPENDENT CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER IN SEPTEMBER 2023 * BRITISH BOOK AWARDS CHILDREN'S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR * WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER * BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD WINNER * FOYLES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR * SHORTLISTED FOR desertcart KIDS AND YA BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Full of adventures, wonderful side characters, new lands and so many fantastic creatures. I heartily recommend it to readers of all ages' - Rick Riordan 'A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight, and a world of richly imagined wonder' - Cressida Cowell 'Rundell's first foray into fantasy is both a deft, rich homage to the greats of children's literature and an absorbing, profoundly poignant quest story for those aged 9+ - quite possibly her best yet' - The Guardian 'A marvellous, imaginative fantasy told with great style and sparkle - a book to race through in a day and keep for a lifetime' - Jacqueline Wilson 'The world of this new book is so intriguing and so well put together that I couldn't resist it. Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once' - Philip Pullman 'I love Katherine Rundell and everything she writes. Her books are treasure troves of glittering wisdom and breath-taking plots; her characters leap off the page, singular, passionate, and satisfyingly complex. I defy anyone to not lose their heart to her stories. ' - Maggie O'Farrell, author of Hamnet 'A masterpiece to rival Tolkien and Pullman' - The Daily Telegraph 'Fantastically exuberant, wildly imaginative, impossibly brilliant. Rundell's best, which is something to be marvelled at' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Between the covers of Impossible Creatures is a world as enchanting, as perilous, as richly imagined as Narnia or Middle Earth' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce 'Rundell's book packs a punch with imagination and creativity in its purest form. She has created a story with potential to be adored by fantasy lovers for years to come' - The Independent 'With a delightful cast of characters, breathless adventure, and an abundance of myth and magic, Impossible Creatures offers the very best of fantasy' - Aisha Bushby 'A fierce, fantastic, wild-hearted adventure that roars and bristles with imagination. I devoured it like a hungry dragon' - Sam Sedgman 'A rare and remarkable feat of glittering imagination from a truly masterful storyteller' - Catherine Doyle 'The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles. You can feel the flutter of griffin feathers and the menace of strange poisonous shrews. Magnificent' - The Times 'Surely the next classic' - The I Review: Magical adventure book with depth and heart - Outstanding. I listened on audible and the narration is wonderful. It’s worth listening to an interview with Rundell to understand her reasons for writing this and for writing for children aged 9-ish, as this adds another layer of depth and beauty. It’s a wonderful magical adventure story, with real depth and feeling. I’m a massive fan! FYI it’s sad at times and I (an adult) gasped and cried so careful with young/sensitive children. (Similar to Harry Potter books in darker themes). Review: Great fiction book of my nephew - Great book bought for my nephew who loves this type of fiction book, he loved it I have bought him both books in the series. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 287 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries & Thrillers for Young Adults | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,766 Reviews | ## Images ![Impossible Creatures: 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Dyl-zNYGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magical adventure book with depth and heart *by A***R on 22 May 2026* Outstanding. I listened on audible and the narration is wonderful. It’s worth listening to an interview with Rundell to understand her reasons for writing this and for writing for children aged 9-ish, as this adds another layer of depth and beauty. It’s a wonderful magical adventure story, with real depth and feeling. I’m a massive fan! FYI it’s sad at times and I (an adult) gasped and cried so careful with young/sensitive children. (Similar to Harry Potter books in darker themes). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fiction book of my nephew *by R***M on 27 April 2026* Great book bought for my nephew who loves this type of fiction book, he loved it I have bought him both books in the series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun read in a magical world *by L***E on 29 July 2025* This children book is a bit of a different read from my usual epics, but sometimes you need a little change of pace and this was great. There's nothing overly complex story wise here but it is absolutely laugh out loud hilarious and enjoyable throughout, with likable characters in very intriguing and fun world. ## Frequently Bought Together - Impossible Creatures: 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo - The Wolf Wilder: From the author of the internationally bestselling phenomenon Impossible Creatures - Rooftoppers: From the author of the internationally bestselling phenomenon Impossible Creatures --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/652708767-impossible-creatures-there-was-tolkien-there-is-pullman-and-now](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/652708767-impossible-creatures-there-was-tolkien-there-is-pullman-and-now) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*