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The Ickabog

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From J.K. Rowling, a warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds.Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them.But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and children alike. Some say it's just a myth...And when that myth takes on a life of its own, casting a shadow over the kingdom, two children - best friends Bert and Daisy - embark on a great adventure to untangle the truth and find out where the real monster lies, bringing hope and happiness to Cornucopia once more.Featuring full color illustrations by children from across the United States and Canada, this original fairy tale from one of the world's most celebrated storytellers will captivate readers of all ages. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Inc.; Illustrated edition (November 10, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338732870


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 70


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8+ years, from customers


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1090L


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 and up


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.66 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches


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    • there are many lessons to learn from an ickabog!
This delightful book has all the elements of an extended “fairy tale”. There are lessons on many age levels which makes it a perfect tale to read to children. Adults will enjoy the humor only an adult can see. There is derring-do and hints of romance as well as social conscience expressed in understandable terms. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024 by Peter C.
    • Good for a 10 year old
Got this book for my granddaughter who is an avid reader at 10. She says so far, she loves the book, she’s about a quarter of the way through it. She loves all JK Rawlings books and this one hasn’t disappointed her!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024 by Gigi
    • not Harry Potter
I found the dark turns the story takes a bit unsettling, and it seems prophetic. I DO recommend it for about 5th grade and up. JK Rowling thinks younger kids can read it, I suppose people know their own children, but it might be a "downer" for some very young ones. I myself am enjoying it immensely, a lot of very wry humor. Rowling IMHO is a genius. Bravo on her for writing such well done allegorical stories. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024 by Christy S. Schultz
    • Another delightful tale from J.K. Rowling
I read this book when the chapters were released weekly last spring and bought the hardcover as soon as it came out. I loved the idea of having young readers illustrate the story and I wasn’t disappointed by the artwork. All the illustrations are fun and imaginative, and some of them are quite impressive for such young children! I really enjoyed the story as well and found myself waiting impatiently for new chapters every week. J.K. Rowling sure knows how to create a captivating, imaginative world, with so many fun details embedded throughout. The descriptions of each city of Cornucopia at the beginning are simply delightful, and each character is more colorful than the last. I found King Fred particularly entertaining and was glad to see him evolve throughout the story. There is a lot of humor in there as well—despite the rather dark theme of the story—and the mystery of the Ickabog is sure to keep young readers entertained. The plot is quite intricate and spans several years, but everything comes together quite nicely at the end. My only warning to readers is that it does get pretty dark in some places (the two main characters go through some terrible ordeals and a lot of people end up dead), and some of the themes may be a little complex and heavy for younger readers (political manipulations, tax policies, etc.). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020 by Garth
    • Enjoyable, Pleasant Evening Read
I'll start this review by saying I'm an adult and thoroughly enjoyed this book. Do I recommend it for kids? Not sure. There's a lot of murder and death, but also, Rowling's writing style is easy to digest for readers of younger ages while still being captivating for adults. I liked this book, thought it read like an elevated bedtime story with a compelling message and light tone. I find JK to be a masterful storyteller and really appreciate the way she reveals information. I am seldom disappointed with her work and I don't think you will be either. I'm glad she wrote this! P.s. I think it's high-time we normalize fairy tales being for more than just children. By forcing works like this into the realm of children's literature, it's reductive of the work's capacity to be equally important and relevant to adults. I believe this book is for everyone. Anyone who enjoys stories about perseverance, standing up against oppression, and even protecting our fellow creatures--themes present in much of JK's work. Read this if you like quaint stories that make you smile and reflect on the way humans reconcile fear, power, war, and kindness. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it, too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021 by Kit-Kat
    • Can't Stop Thinking About this Book
I read The Ickabog in a day... and I'm a working mother, so that's something! I can't stop thinking about it -- the characters, Rowling's signature whimsical writing style, the symbolism... All of it! In response to those who are saying it's too dark for children: the darkest part, I'd say, is the allusion to the cemetery of children behind Ma Grunter's house (we are told, not shown, about this; so there are no descriptions of dead bodies or anything like that). Is it dark? Yes. Is the concept of starving and dying children something youth have never been exposed to via mass media? No. I think we underestimate what our children can process and handle. However, if you think it's too much for your nine-year-old, the marvelous thing is that half of the good guys are adults, so you'll definitely feel included in the adventure if you want to read it to yourself. ;) Moving on: one of the coolest things about this book is that Rowling doesn't rely on modern storytelling structures to write this. In today's age, authors/agents/publishing companies usually have to stick to tried and true techniques in order to sell their books. For instance, all characters should be the same age to cater to a target audience, authors are told to "show" instead of "tell," chapters should be a certain length, etc... The list goes on. To me, it sometimes feels like every book is a bit rigid in structure and style. Rowling doesn't adhere (probably because she doesn't care about selling; all of her royalties are going to a children's charity, I believe). She employs a 3rd person omniscient POV, a really rare perspective that is usually looked down upon in the literary world, but somehow works in the Ickabog; it allows us to jump from character to character and understand what's going on in, not just the kids', but everyone's heads. She breaks the fourth wall repeatedly by showing us that she, Rowling, rather than a character, is the narrator. Lastly, she only "shows" when necessary, but the "telling" parts will sweep you away. The whole thing reads like an elaborate campfire story that you can't un-mesmerize yourself from. You can tell she had fun with it, and you can tell it's a story whose purpose is, not to sell itself, but to enchant and entertain. I'm a fan. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021 by Lisa Chairmann

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