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The Ickabog

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 Monsters Royalty Scary Funny Inspiring Feel-Good Suspenseful King Adventure
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About the Performer

Stephen Fry is an English actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter, film director and all-round national treasure. Whilst at university, Fry became involved with the Cambridge Footlights, where he met his long-time collaborator and friend Hugh Laurie. As half of the comic double act Fry and Laurie, he co-wrote and co-starred in A Bit of Fry & Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster. Fry’s acting roles include Blackadder, Kingdom, Bones, V for Vendetta, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and The Hobbit trilogy. He has written and presented several documentary series and as a proudly out gay man, the award-winning Out There, documenting the lives of lesbian, bisexual gay and transgender people around the world is part of his thirty-year advocacy of the rights of the LGBT community.

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A true fairy tale

Brilliantly written and delivered. A story worth listening to at least once with heroic children and messages of kindness over adversity

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Brilliant story telling

Fab plot and I loved the way every thing was brought together at the end.

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Addictive!!!

absolutely fell in love with this story. beautifully written not just for kids xx x

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Great Story

Another classic from JK Rowling beautifully read by Stephen Fry. Well worth a listen

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Favourite book

I love and will always love this book. the story is perfect I love how long it is and every single detail makes it so much better J. K. Rowling is an amazing author. I definitely recommend this book.

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A beautiful tale

I am unsure what I expected when I downloaded this, knowing the writers work though, I felt comfortable to let it flow. Brilliant story, beautifully told and wonderfully performed. Would recommend this to anyone, but this is perfect for young readers. Enjoy.

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AMAZING

I loved it! BEST AUDIBLE EVER! DEFINITELY LISTEN TO IT
I enjoyed it. A nice story.

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Fantastic listening

Great story and read by the King of narrators. Write another please, it will stop me twiddling my thumbs

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Great

Loved it 😊 easy and light story. Great characters, easy to visualise each character or setting. Great audio from Stephen Fry.

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Go in knowing it’s a children’s book and enjoy....

Yes it’s a kids book, however, coupled with Stephen Fry’s narration I cannot express how disappointed I was having to come to terms with being an adult again once the book ended.

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