--- product_id: 652708767 title: "Impossible Creatures: 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo" price: "£6.62" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/652708767-impossible-creatures-there-was-tolkien-there-is-pullman-and-now store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Impossible Creatures: 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo **Price:** £6.62 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## 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?** £6.62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/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 ## Description Impossible Creatures: 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo : Rundell, Katherine: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Engaging Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure - With a beautiful cover, fabulous map, lovely illustrated guide to the creatures and a brilliant story for ages nine to adult, Impossible Creatures really is the perfect gift for any family! The story is engaging and well written, the characters are relateable and I loved the way we met so very many magical creatures (including dragons) and visited so very many of the islands in the archipelago without it ever feeling too much or repetitive. Both Mal and Christopher were great characters and I totally loved Nighthand, Ratwin and Irian too! I also really appreciated the magical objects - the casapasaran and the glamry blade were a little remniscient of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. In all it's a great middle grade fantasy adventure with some complex themes and bittersweet moments and is sure to become a modern classic. I actually read this with my 9 year old and she also totally loved it too and we had fun chatting about it! She loved all the magical creatures as well as the idea of the immortal. An easy 4.5 stars from me and 4.75 from my daughter (rounded up to 5 for desertcart) and we definitely recommend it! Review: Fantasy adventure full of wonder and hope - Impossible Creatures is perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, C.S. Lewis, or anyone who craves a sweeping, imaginative escape. Rundell has created a world brimming with wonder, danger, and hope — one that feels destined to become a beloved fantasy ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 624 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Children's Monster Fiction 4 in Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries & Thrillers for Young Adults 5 in Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,570) | | Dimensions | 12.8 x 2.2 x 19.4 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1408897431 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1408897430 | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | 29 Aug. 2024 | | Publisher | Bloomsbury Children's Books | | Reading age | 9+ years, from customers | ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure *by R***R on 2 December 2024* With a beautiful cover, fabulous map, lovely illustrated guide to the creatures and a brilliant story for ages nine to adult, Impossible Creatures really is the perfect gift for any family! The story is engaging and well written, the characters are relateable and I loved the way we met so very many magical creatures (including dragons) and visited so very many of the islands in the archipelago without it ever feeling too much or repetitive. Both Mal and Christopher were great characters and I totally loved Nighthand, Ratwin and Irian too! I also really appreciated the magical objects - the casapasaran and the glamry blade were a little remniscient of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. In all it's a great middle grade fantasy adventure with some complex themes and bittersweet moments and is sure to become a modern classic. I actually read this with my 9 year old and she also totally loved it too and we had fun chatting about it! She loved all the magical creatures as well as the idea of the immortal. An easy 4.5 stars from me and 4.75 from my daughter (rounded up to 5 for Amazon) and we definitely recommend it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantasy adventure full of wonder and hope *by H***H on 17 November 2025* Impossible Creatures is perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, C.S. Lewis, or anyone who craves a sweeping, imaginative escape. Rundell has created a world brimming with wonder, danger, and hope — one that feels destined to become a beloved fantasy ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely book. *by E***D on 24 December 2025* Lovely book. The comparison to Tolkien is daft, however (I suspect she would think so, too). ## 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.co.uk/products/652708767-impossible-creatures-there-was-tolkien-there-is-pullman-and-now](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/652708767-impossible-creatures-there-was-tolkien-there-is-pullman-and-now) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*