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The Ickabog

Written by: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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The Ickabog is coming....

A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s 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 world’s best storytellers.

The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustache 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 didn’t ask for and never expected?

If you’re feeling brave, immerse yourself in this audiobook to find out....

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, a PDF including full-color illustrations from the winning artists of The Ickabog Illustration Competitions run by Hachette Children’s and Scholastic will appear in your library along with the audio.

©2020 J.K. Rowling (P)2020 J.K. Rowling
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Royalty Scary Stories Scary Inspiring Funny King Adventure
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J.K. Rowling - Author

About the Author

J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold more than 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films.

She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos).

In 2012, J.K. Rowling's digital company and digital publisher Pottermore was launched, a place where fans can enjoy the latest news from across the wizarding world, features and original writing by J.K. Rowling.

Her first novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, was published in September 2012 and adapted for TV by the BBC in 2015. J.K. Rowling also writes crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, featuring private detective Cormoran Strike. The first four novels The Cuckoo's Calling (2013), The Silkworm (2014), Career of Evil (2015) and Lethal White (2018) all topped the national and international bestseller lists. The first three have been adapted for television, produced by Brontë Film and Television.

J.K. Rowling's 2008 Harvard commencement speech was published in 2015 as an illustrated book, Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination, and sold in aid of Lumos and university-wide financial aid at Harvard.

In 2016, J.K. Rowling collaborated with writer Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany on the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which is now running at The Palace Theatre in London's West End and at The Lyric Theatre on Broadway.

Also in 2016, J.K. Rowling made her screenwriting debut with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. A prequel to the Harry Potter series, this new adventure of Magizoologist Newt Scamander marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. The second film in the series, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was released in November 2018.

The script book of the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two was published in 2016. The original screenplays of the Fantastic Beasts films are published too: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018).

As well as receiving an OBE and Companion of Honour for services to children's literature, J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honours, including France's Légion d'Honneur and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

www.jkrowling.com

Image: Photography Debra Hurford Brown © J.K. Rowling 2018

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What a completely amazing book

This story is the most fantastic thing in the whole world. I have listened to it 26 times already. If this book was a person I would marry it on the spot. Just wow, this is the best story ever. When I’m walking down the road I sometimes just run up to random pedestrians and tell them about this book!!! I even have Ickabog posters all over my room!!! My family makes fun of me for how much I love this book. I truly and honestly believe that if you do anything other than listening to this book it should be considered a massive waste of time. Whenever I drive or walk anywhere I always listen to this story because it is the most amazing thing that has ever been invented. The author of this is an absolute genius I believe that he should be given a Nobel Prize for writing this wonderful work of art. Recommend this to everyone and buy it at once. I would recommend this to people in between the ages of 1 and 200

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Great narration!

Very entertaining story. Funny! and fantastic narration. Highly recommended. Great for adults as well as kids.

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La chocolaté


La Chocolaté es muy Bonita💩💩💩💩💩hhjgfcniffcvnki BGC h h h h u I just vu j j

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Awesome

This story kept me hooked from the first sentence. Great children’s story, and amazing performance by Stephen Fry!

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A bit dark

This story was interesting however I found it very dark.

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The bad guys were very bad. So much death and murder. It was awful to read about children starving and in the care of someone abusive. The book is maybe too dark for young kids. My children are 7 and 9 yrs old and I was cringing a lot as we were listening.

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Wonderful story

Captivating story narrated well. Enjoyable read. I really disliked Lord Spittleworth and loved Daisy. Another wonderful story by JK Rowlings

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The best book EVER!!!

I loved this book because it has adventure, mysteries and it tells you that if you do bad things to the world it comes back at you. The performances were AMAZING because there was just so much emotion!!The story was great so overall it was amazing!!🙂

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Anything read by Stephen Fry is a joy!

great little story, with Stephen Fry bringing it to life! Fun for any age group.

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Perfect perfect perfect perfect and perfect I listened to it in one day. Definitely recommend

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