The Ickabog - Hardcover Edition

The Ickabog is coming...

A legendary monster, a kingdom in great danger, and two children who must show extraordinary courage. This very special fairy tale is about the victory of hope and friendship against all odds, conceived by one of the world's best storytellers, J.K. Rowling.

Schlaraffia was once the happiest kingdom in the world. There was plenty of gold, a king with an incredibly dashing mustache, and butchers, bakers and cheesemakers whose exquisite products made people dance with delight when they ate them.

Everything was perfect - except for the foggy marshland in the north, where, according to legend, the terrible Ickabog lurks. Of course, everyone knows that the Ickabog is just a myth to scare little children. The funny thing about such stories, however, is that they sometimes take on a life of their own.

Can a myth lead to the overthrow of a popular king? Can it bring a country to the brink of ruin? And can it plunge two children unexpectedly into a dangerous adventure?

Those who are brave can open these pages, enter the story and find out for themselves...

A beautiful hardcover edition, ideal for reading aloud and giving as a gift. The splendid color illustrations of the young winners of the Ickabog drawing competition bring the story to life.