New York Times Best Seller of Childrens Middle Grade Hardcover

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two kids race to save the world's last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass) *This spectacular book features foil and embossing on the jacket, full-color designed endpapers, red stained edges, and a red case cover with gold stamping.* “An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time, Impossible Creatures is an astonishing miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever. It's the day he learned about the Archipelago—a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it's the day he met Mal—a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help. Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what's happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves. Katherine Rundell's story crackles and roars with energy and delight. It is brought vividly to life with more than 60 illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

A compilation of family-friendly experiments.

The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack.

A dog who serves as the eyes for three bison in a park enclosure devises a plan to free them.

The movie novelization and prequel to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," written by Roald Dahl.

An official companion to the seven Harry Potter novels.

A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes.

A 15-year-old boy called Wrecker unwittingly gets caught up in a crime ring.

Over 70 adventures and activities for outdoor kids.

The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend.

Nic and two friends hunt for a powerful magic tool to save her father from imprisonment.

Hazel Rothbury stows away on the Titanic.

A young girl moves from China to America to be reunited with her family after five years apart.

Over 100 kid-tested recipes from America's Test Kitchen.

When a young boy's favorite toy goes missing, it's Christmas Pig to the rescue!

A book of spells, potions, witch history and more.

Four kids simultaneously experience three natural catastrophes due to climate change.

Kofi's life is turned upside down after his brother accidentally kills a prince in a wresting match.

Ravani befriends seven orphans in the town of Slaughterville.

Amari agrees to participate in the Great Game after a magician with dangerous plans for the League steps forward.

Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven.

Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon--the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy, Loki--and the price he wants is very high.

New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!

George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?

Advance Praise for Dog Man:

* "Pilkey... has again fired an arrow of joy straight at the fevered childhood psyche of millions of readers. An utter, unfettered delight." -- Booklist, starred review

* "A riotously funny and original addition for all elementary school collections." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, then her father, who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist, will see Raymie's picture in the paper and (maybe) come home. To win, not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how to twirl a baton; she also has to contend with the wispy, frequently fainting Louisiana Elefante, who has a show-business background, and the fiery, stubborn Beverly Tapinski, who's determined to sabotage the contest. But as the competition approaches, loneliness, loss, and unanswerable questions draw the three girls into an unlikely friendship — and challenge each of them to come to the rescue in unexpected ways.