Ickabog

„Ickabog” on raamat, mille J.K. Rowling kirjutas oma lastele juba üle kümne aasta tagasi. Ta ei avaldanud seda tookord, vaid hakkas kirjutama raamatut täiskasvanutele. 2020. aasta COVID-19 karantiini ajal otsustas ta avaldada raamatu osade kaupa pisut muudetud kujul tasuta internetis. J.K. Rowling organiseeris ka laste joonistusvõistluse ning parimad illustratsioonid ilmuvad paberraamatus. Joonistusvõistlus on korraldatud ka Eestis. Raamatu tegevus toimub Kornukoopia kuningriigis, mida valitseb kuningas Fred Vapper. Kornukoopia ehk Küllusesarv on riik, mille lõunaosas elavad kõik hästi ja õnnelikult, põhjaosas, Soomaal, aga liigub legendide ja kuulduste kohaselt ringi koletis Ickabog, kes viib aeg-ajalt minema lambaid ja isegi liiga kaugele soosse läinud inimesi. Edeva ja iseka kuninga hoolimatuse tõttu vallandub sündmuste jada, mis toob kogu kuningriigile suurt häda ja õnnetust. Lõpuks on lapsed need, kes vapralt ja meelekindlalt kurjusele vastu astuvad ning näitavad, et karta ei tule mitte müütilist koletist, vaid mõne inimese hinges pesitsevat saamahimu ja tigedust.

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.

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.

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.

Новое букинистическое издание. 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. Иккабог приближается. . . Мифическое чудовище, королевство в опасности, приключение, которое до предела проверит храбрость двух детей. Откройте для себя блестяще оригинальную сказку о силе надежды и дружбы, которые побеждают вопреки всему, от одного из лучших рассказчиков мира. Королевство Рога изобилия когда-то было самым счастливым в мире. Там было много золота, король с прекраснейшими усами, какие только можно себе представить, и мясники, пекари и торговцы сыром, чьи изысканные блюда заставляли человека танцевать от восторга, когда он их ел. Все было идеально - за исключением туманных болот на севере, которые, согласно легенде, были домом для чудовищного Икабога. Любой здравомыслящий человек знал, что Иккабог - это всего лишь миф, придуманный для того, чтобы напугать детей и заставить их вести себя прилично. Но самое забавное в мифах то, что иногда они живут своей собственной жизнью. Может ли миф свергнуть любимого короля? Может ли миф поставить некогда счастливую страну на колени? Мог ли миф втянуть двух детей в приключение, о котором они не просили и которого никогда не ожидали? Если вы чувствуете в себе смелость, загляните на страницы этой книги, чтобы узнать.

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...

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. Икабог приближается. Мифическое чудовище, королевство в опасности, приключение, которое доведет храбрость двух детей до предела. Откройте для себя блестяще оригинальную сказку о силе надежды и дружбе, которые побеждают вопреки всему, от одного из лучших рассказчиков мира.