Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. ¿Or so the story goes . . . ¿
Prepare for a legendary adventure from one of the world's greatest storytellers J.K. Rowling
now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle. 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.
