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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.


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2020


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338732870


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 70


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.66 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8+ years, from customers


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches


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    • FANTASTIC PURCHASE ~ “The Ickabog” JK Rowling
Format: Hardcover
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I’m very excited about this book!! It’s a fantastic purchase & outstanding Seller!! Will definitely buy from this Seller again!!👏👏👏 This book (though listed as USED/Good Condition was like BRAND NEW! The cover was perfect as well, it was “as if it had not been touched” like a gem!! I am a huge fan of J.K. Rowling and you all should know this seller sent me a great book in excellent condition! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026 by Book Bug
    • Very Enjoyable Read...
Format: Paperback
Another great read by J.K Rowling! I really enjoyed the story, although like many of her books there always seems to be underlying humor for adults. The fantasy world Cornucopia and characters were great. I love the names Rowling chooses for her characters; King Fred the Fearless; Professor Fraudysham (lol!); Lord Spittleworth, and Flapoon are a few of my favs. Pick up a copy for a delightful evening read by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2025 by Buyer753
    • Wonderful.
Format: Kindle
This story is an excellent introduction to how the world at large often functions while mixing in fantasy elements. The whole family absolutely love it from the youngest to the oldest. I am so truly grateful that JK shared this wonderful tale with the world. My children demanded I read this every night until we finished. They really got into it. Will be cherished for many years to come. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026 by Arc
    • Another delightful tale from J.K. Rowling
Format: Hardcover
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
    • Can't Stop Thinking About this Book
Format: Hardcover
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
    • Excellent surprise
Format: Hardcover
Started a bit slow for me (I'm reading it aloud to my 7-yr-old), but it got exciting soon enough -- to the point that my kid decided to read the rest on her own because she was tired of waiting for me to get back to it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2026 by Nyx C.
    • great book!
Format: Hardcover
What a great book, seriously. It teaches wonderful things to your kids, it’s entertaining, the story is wonderful, this is a worthy buy.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2026 by Grimm Situation
    • Delightful!
Format: Kindle
I'm a middle-aged woman who needed a break from adulting. This was a great solution. The story of the Ichabog is a study of human nature wrapped in a wonderful story for anyone over the age of 7 or 8. It has characters that are easy to love, and some that are easy to loathe. It is an introduction to many of the types of individuals we all have to live and work with in life, in simple language for children. It is full of love, pain, mistakes, forgiveness, redemption, sorrow, happiness, courage, and plenty of lessons on cause/effect. It also has plenty of humor and surprises to keep the serious parts from taking over the story. J.K. Rowling has shown her great talent with words again. In a story about rather complex psychological and emotional things, she makes it easy to visualize, easy to read, characters that are easy to relate to, in a book that is hard to put down. I found this story delightful. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021 by T. L. Adams

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