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Christopher has always known there's something different about him. When he discovers the Archipelago - a hidden world where mythical creatures are real - he meets Mal, a fierce girl who rides a flying sphinx.

Together they uncover a terrifying threat that could destroy both their worlds. The first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that launched a phenomenon.

Christopher and Mal return to the Archipelago to face an ancient evil. The Poisoned King has risen, and with him comes a darkness that threatens to consume everything they love.

With new creatures, deeper mysteries, and higher stakes, the second instalment proves why this series has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

The Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt should be an evening of wonder, but something dark is stirring across the Glimouria Archipelago. Masked figures are torching villages, and before the night is through, Christopher and Anya find themselves under attack. Someone they hold dear is snatched away, and suddenly everything changes.

Alongside Anya Argen, the former Princess of Dousha, the ever-loyal Ratwin the ratatoska, and Jacques the Jaculus dragon, Christopher sets sail aboard the Neverfear to hunt down three priceless treasures. Their journey will pit them against towering giants, a high-stakes race across treacherous waters, and enemies who will stop at nothing. The only thing that matters is bringing home the people they love.

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