J.K. Rowling The Ickabog : A warm & witty fairy-tale adventure to entertain

The Ickabog is coming... A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two childrens bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the worlds best storytellers. The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustaches you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them. Everything was perfect except for the misty Marshlands to the north which, according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog. Anyone sensible knew that the Ickabog was just a myth, to scare children into behaving. But the funny thing about myths is that sometimes they take on a life of their own. Could a myth unseat a beloved king? Could a myth bring a once happy country to its knees? Could a myth thrust two children into an adventure they didnt ask for and never expected?If youre feeling brave, step into the pages of this book to find out...A beautiful hardback edition, perfect for sharing and giftgiving. Brought to life with fullcolour illustrations by the young winners of The Ickabog Illustration Competition. | J.K. Rowling The Ickabog : A warm & witty fairy-tale adventure to entertain