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The Neverfear
Discover the epic adventure series loved by readers around the world
The Neverfear
Discover the epic adventure series loved by readers around the world
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Description
'A world of richly-imagined wonder' Cressida Cowell
It's the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone's lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is kidnapped.
The two children – alongside Ratwin the ratatoska and Jacques the Jaculus dragon – set sail on the Neverfear to recover three precious treasures. Together they must face fearsome giants, win a daring race, and outwit deadly enemies to save those they love most.
Discover the magic of Katherine Rundell in the most hotly-anticipated book of the year – the third adventure in the internationally bestselling Impossible Creatures series. Adorned with beautiful blue foil, this hardcover edition makes for a perfect gift.
Awards and praise for Impossible Creatures
WINNER Waterstones Book of the Year
WINNER British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year
WINNER Foyles Children's Book of the Year
WINNER Books Are My Bag Readers Award
'A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight' – Cressida Cowell
'I love Katherine Rundell and everythings she writes. I defy anyone not to lose their heart to her stories' – Maggie O'Farrell
'Readers will seize this with delight' – Philip Pullman
'A masterpiece to rival Tolkien' – Daily Telegraph
'Every sentence sparkles ... Magnificent' – The Times
Product details
| Published | 27 Aug 2026 |
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| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 9781408897515 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
| Dimensions | 216 x 135 mm |
| Series | Impossible Creatures |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell
Michael Morpurgo
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This series is pure class
Daily Mail
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A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight
Cressida Cowell on Impossible Creatures
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Dazzling ... the imaginative scope of this series remains colossal
The Times on The Poisoned King
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A perfect fantasy
Telegraph on The Poisoned King
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Readers will seize this with delight
Philip Pullman on Impossible Creatures

























