Impossible Creatures Books in Order
14 awards & honors · incl. Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year 2024
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Impossible Creatures is a fantasy series for young readers by Katherine Rundell, set in a hidden archipelago called the Glimourie where mythical creatures survive. The series is planned to span five books; the first, Impossible Creatures, was published in 2023 (US 2024) and the second, The Poisoned King, in 2025.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Katherine Rundell · 🏆 10 awards & honors
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE FIRST BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT CONTINUES WITH THE POISONED KING “A glorious fantasy adventure…
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Buy on Amazon2025 · Katherine Rundell · 🏆 4 awards & honors
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE SECOND BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES “Rundell is back with a sequel…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Impossible Creatures books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Impossible Creatures”. Start with “Impossible Creatures.”
How many books are in the Impossible Creatures series?
We list 2 books by Katherine Rundell , published between 2023–2025.
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