The Ickabog

The bestselling fairytale, now illustrated by Ben Mantle

JK Rowling author Ben Mantle illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:2nd Sep '25

Should be back in stock very soon

The Ickabog cover

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.

ISBN: 9781510202771

Dimensions: 162mm x 236mm x 34mm

Weight: 574g

368 pages