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The Poisoned King

By Katherine Rundell
Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell
Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

By Katherine Rundell

By Katherine Rundell

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Part of Impossible Creatures

Part of Impossible Creatures

Part of Impossible Creatures

Part of Impossible Creatures

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Sep 11, 2025 | ISBN 9780593809907 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Sep 11, 2025 | 540 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About The Poisoned King

    Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, #1 New York Times bestseller Impossible Creatures, hailed as “an instant classic” (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!

    *This spectacular book features foil and embossing on the jacket, full-color designed endpapers, and brilliant stained edges*

    Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his face—and his heart leapt for joy! He’d been dreaming of going back to the Archipelago, the secret cluster of islands where all the creatures of myth still live, and here was his summons.

    But there is a poison spreading in the Archipelago. Rooting it out will involve a daring rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, a stealthy entrance to a dragon’s lair, and a death-defying plan to save a prisoner held in the heart of a castle. At the center of this storm is Anya: a small girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket, and a ravenous hunger for justice.

    Katherine Rundell’s second thrilling installment in the Impossible Creatures series involves castles, dragons, and revenge—the things of which great stories are made. The splendors within are brought to life with fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

    About The Poisoned King

    Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, #1 New York Times bestseller Impossible Creatures, hailed as “an instant classic” (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!

    Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his face—and his heart leapt for joy! He’d been dreaming of going back to the Archipelago, the secret cluster of islands where all the creatures of myth still live, and here was his summons.

    But there is a poison spreading in the Archipelago. Rooting it out will involve a daring rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, a stealthy entrance to a dragon’s lair, and a death-defying plan to save a prisoner held in the heart of a castle. At the center of this storm is Anya: a small girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket, and a ravenous hunger for justice.

    Katherine Rundell’s second thrilling installment in the Impossible Creatures series involves castles, dragons, and revenge—the things of which great stories are made. The splendors within are brought to life with more than fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

    About The Poisoned King

    Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, #1 New York Times bestseller Impossible Creatures, hailed as “an instant classic” (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!

    Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his face—and his heart leapt for joy! He’d been dreaming of going back to the Archipelago, the secret cluster of islands where all the creatures of myth still live, and here was his summons.

    But there is a poison spreading in the Archipelago. Rooting it out will involve a daring rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, a stealthy entrance to a dragon’s lair, and a death-defying plan to save a prisoner held in the heart of a castle. At the center of this storm is Anya: a small girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket, and a ravenous hunger for justice.

    Katherine Rundell’s second thrilling installment in the Impossible Creatures series involves castles, dragons, and revenge—the things of which great stories are made. The splendors within are brought to life with more than fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

    About The Poisoned King

    Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, #1 New York Times bestseller Impossible Creatures, hailed as “an instant classic” (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!

    Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his face—and his heart leapt for joy! He’d been dreaming of going back to the Archipelago, the secret cluster of islands where all the creatures of myth still live, and here was his summons.

    But there is a poison spreading in the Archipelago. Rooting it out will involve a daring rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, a stealthy entrance to a dragon’s lair, and a death-defying plan to save a prisoner held in the heart of a castle. At the center of this storm is Anya: a small girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket, and a ravenous hunger for justice.

    Katherine Rundell’s second thrilling installment in the Impossible Creatures series involves castles, dragons, and revenge—the things of which great stories are made. The splendors within are brought to life with more than fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

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    About Katherine Rundell

    KATHERINE RUNDELL is the internationally bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Her other books for children include Rooftoppers, Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer, and The Good Thieves. She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently… More about Katherine Rundell

    About Ashley Mackenzie

    ASHLEY MACKENZIE is a Canadian artist and illustrator with a special affinity for dragons, dryads, and all magical creatures.

    About Katherine Rundell

    KATHERINE RUNDELL is the internationally bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Her other books for children include Rooftoppers, Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer, and The Good Thieves. She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently… More about Katherine Rundell

    About Ashley Mackenzie

    ASHLEY MACKENZIE is a Canadian artist and illustrator with a special affinity for dragons, dryads, and all magical creatures.

    About Katherine Rundell

    KATHERINE RUNDELL is the internationally bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Her other books for children include Rooftoppers, Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer, and The Good Thieves. She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently… More about Katherine Rundell

    About Ashley Mackenzie

    ASHLEY MACKENZIE is a Canadian artist and illustrator with a special affinity for dragons, dryads, and all magical creatures.

    About Katherine Rundell

    KATHERINE RUNDELL is the internationally bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Her other books for children include Rooftoppers, Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer, and The Good Thieves. She grew up in Zimbabwe, Brussels, and London, and is currently… More about Katherine Rundell

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 11, 2025 | 304 Pages | 6 x 8-1/2 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593809907

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $22.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 11, 2025 | 304 Pages | 6 x 8-1/2 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593809914

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 11, 2025 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593809921

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 11, 2025 | 540 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593830109

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    ★ “A spectacular return to a magical world.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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