The Neverfear

★ "This is a perfectly paced, mythology-laced tale of action, adventure, and heart....Brilliant." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"As an adventure story, The Neverfear is top-notch. Christopher and Anya’s adventures unspool at a breathless pace as they hop from island to island, dueling with pirates, trespassing among giants and competing in a deadly street race featuring some of Glimouria’s nastier creatures." —The Wall Street Journal

★ "Rundell continues to deliver whimsy, charm, and action in The Neverfear, a spellbinding and lively addition to her magical series." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

★ "A welcome and worthy addition to an already spectacular series." —Booklist, starred review

"The Neverfear, the latest installment of her Impossible Creatures series, shows a writer at the height of her powers. The plot is brilliantly imagined, with every twist and turn seeming both surprising and, once revealed, satisfyingly inevitable… She’s fast becoming one of the most consequential children’s authors of our times.” —The Telegraph

"It doesn’t get much better than this—brilliant storytelling, rich world-building, relatable, inspiring characters, creepy villains, epic battles . . . and quite a few laughs. [A] not-to-be-missed book (and series)." —Common Sense Media

"It’s easy to see why kids and adults alike are obsessed with these books." —Vogue

"This inventive, fast-paced saga has plenty of heart-quickening drama." — The Horn Book Magazine

"The Neverfear is Harry Potter meets The Odyssey. Rundell has the type of descriptive writing style that can fully transport a reader to another world." —Polygon