Impossible Creatures: An Epic Adventure
Looking for an Impossible Creatures novel study that kids will actually enjoy? This art-first LiterARTure Society issue for Katherine Rundell’s middle grade fantasy pairs four hands-on art projects with discussion questions, cross-curricular activities, and mythology connections — perfect for homeschool families ready to bring this epic adventure to life.
Raise your hand if you like great books! Me too, and especially this one: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell.
Impossible Creatures tells the story of two kids who are thrown together to save not just the magical, hidden world of the Archipelago, but the entire known world as well.
3 reasons your kids will love this one:
- It’s the first in a series. That means, more books in this world – the perfect thing to tell kids who are asking for more more more!
- It has griffins, unicorns, AND sphinxes.
- While this book is full of magic, it’s also rooted in history, mythology, and science. Kids will love making connections between the story and real-life folklore, geography, and conservation efforts!
It’s perfect for a chapter book study. But how do you really dive into a book like this as a homeschooler?
How do you help kids look at themes, ask the big questions, and at the same time, make sure they still like the book when you’re done with your deep dive?
Introducing The LiterARTure Society’s novel study for Impossible Creatures.
Read more to learn about our exclusive, unique art-based novel study, The LiterARTure Society, and how you can snag your copy of the Impossible Creatures issue at the bottom.
A different kind of chapter book unit study...
Most novel studies or literature guides focus on discussion questions and writing assignments related to the story. But sometimes it’s not clear when to use these questions, or how exactly the writing prompt helps a kid appreciate the book.
And then – suddenly your kids don’t like the book anymore, and you might not understand why. The last thing we want to do is make reading a burden!
That’s where art comes in. We love to celebrate novels with art! Few would doubt that pairing art projects with novels increases the student’s understanding and appreciation of the book. Our LiterARTure Society guides put art first, and the discussion flows from there.
Get 4 art projects to explore the novel.
This LiterARTure Society issue breaks the book into four sections, each to be completed in about one week. One full art project is included per section. Each one has a ton of pictures and is in step-by-step format, making the art accessible for those who say “I can only draw a stick figure.”
Imagine pausing after reading and spending time together working on an art project on their favorite characters and settings. It’s also the perfect time for discussing what you’ve read.
The Impossible Creatures novel study has a discussion plan for each section. The adult leading the study prepares and reads what type of discussion goes well with that section, before reading with kids, to keep an eye out for situations to discuss organically as they happen in the book – no need to wait until the end to tackle big topics!
Cross-Curricular Learning
Kids learn best when topics are connected! And we feel great because we know we’ve gotten in two things, for the price of one! And that works great with busy schedules.
In the Impossible Creatures novel study, you’ll find links to learn more about topics you read about in the story. And each section comes with an extension activity to get in a little writing, a little math, and even a little social-emotional learning.
Impossible Creatures LiterARTure Society issue connects the learning!
30 jam-packed pages of engaging material, including:
- 4 sections of discussion topics and questions
- 3 extension activities – writing, mapwork, math, and social-emotional learning
- Learning links including videos, maps, and pictures
Ready to dive into Impossible Creatures?
We’re so excited to bring you this special LiterARTure Society guide, a combination of writing, literature, art, science, mythology and more inspired by Impossible Creatures!
Ready to grab your copy and start your adventure? Gather your art supplies, and let’s bring this incredible story to life together. Your next great book-inspired art journey starts now!
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