The Ickabog

By J.K. Rowling

Book Overview

Now in paperback with new interior illustrations, a warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds, from the author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling.

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1546157506
• ISBN13: 9781546157502
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Loved it

I’m an adult and I loved this book. The imagination and tongue-in-cheek humor made this hard to put down.

If you're expecting Harry Potter-like, don't.

Definitely written for kids. And not HP type. It's very easy reading, and kinda drab (for adults) but for the really younger littles, it was good.