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From J.K. Rowling, a warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds.

★ JK 롤링이 밝힌 '이카보그’(The Ickabog) 란?

☞ ‘해리포터’와 연관되지 않은 롤링의 첫 동화이다.
☞ 롤링은 이 작품을 10년도 더 전에 자신의 자녀들을 위해 썼으며 아이들에게 매일 밤 읽어주었다.
☞ 코로나로 인해 집안에만 있어야하는 어린이들을 위해 출간을 결심했다.
☞ 도서가 출간되면 수익금은 코로나19로 영향을 받은 이들을 돕는 데 사용할 계획이다.
☞ “진실과 권력의 남용에 관한 이야기”라고 설명했다. 트위터를 통해 ‘버트럼’과 ‘킹 프레드’라는 등장인물들의 이름도 공개됐다.
☞ 어린이들에게 읽어주기 위해 썼지만, 7~10세 어린이들이 스스로 읽기에도 좋은 책이라고 설명했다.



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.


Featuring full color illustrations by children from across the United States and Canada, this original fairy tale from one of the world’s most celebrated storytellers will captivate readers of all ages.