The ickabog

R$ 184,90

Sinopse

The Ickabog is coming… A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers.The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustaches you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them.Everything was perfect – except for the misty Marshlands to the north which, according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog. Anyone sensible knew that the Ickabog was just a myth, to scare children into behaving. But the funny thing about myths is that sometimes they take on a life of their own.Could a myth unseat a beloved king? Could a myth bring a once happy country to its knees? Could a myth thrust two children into an adventure they didn’t ask for and never expected?If you’re feeling brave, step into the pages of this book to find out…A beautiful hardback edition, perfect for sharing and gift-giving. Brought to life with full-colour illustrations by the young winners of The Ickabog competition.

Participantes

Autor: J. K. Rowling

Autor

J. K. ROWLING

Joanne Kathleen Rowling nasceu nos arredores de Bristol, na região de Gloucestershire, Inglaterra, em 31 de julho de 1965. Estudou Francês e Letras Clássicas na Universidade de Exeter. Em 1990, Rowling teve a idéia para a trama de Harry Potter, numa viagem de trem de Manchester para Londres. Sete anos depois, a primeira edição de Harry Potter e a Pedra Filosofal foi publicada na Inglaterra pela editora Bloomsbury, dando início ao maior fenômeno editorial de todos os tempos. J. K. Rowling ganhou, entre outros prêmios, o Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Gold Medal, o FCBC Children’s Book Prize, o Birmingham Cable Children’s Book Award e o cobiçado British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year. Em 2003, a autora foi agraciada com o Prêmio Príncipe de Astúrias da Concórdia, um dos mais importantes do mundo, concedido pela Fundação Príncipe de Astúrias a pessoas, instituições ou grupos cujo trabalho tenha contribuído de forma exemplar e relevante para a fraternidade entre os homens e a luta contra a injustiça, a pobreza, a enfermidade e a ignorância.