A new, heartwarming, gripping story by J.K. Rowling about a terrifying monster, incredible adventures, and the hope that remains despite everything.

Once upon a time, the kingdom of Cornicopia was the richest and happiest in the world. The king was famous for his unimaginably beautiful moustache. Pastry chefs, sausage makers, cheese makers, and winemakers invented such delicious treats and drinks that those lucky enough to taste them wept with happiness. The country prospered, the people rejoiced. Everything would be fine, but in the foggy, gloomy Smoorland, located in the north of the kingdom, rumors circulated about the Ickabog, a terrible swamp monster. No one believed in the existence of the monster from a children's fairy tale, until one day the nightmare became reality.
Will the fairytale monster really overcome the king and destroy the well-being of an entire state? Could a bedtime story really turn into a deadly adventure for two young children? Can hope, truth, and true friendship really overcome even the most terrible adversity?
If you have the courage, open the book, turn the page, and immerse yourself in the new, mysterious world of J.K. Rowling—one of the world's greatest storytellers!