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Name: The Ickabog
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: J. K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling’s latest children’s fantasy, *The Ickabog*, invites readers into a kingdom where a monstrous legend is used to control the populace. When brave children uncover the truth, they must confront fear, friendship, and the power of imagination.

First publish date: 2020

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: J. K. Rowling

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