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King of the Swamp

Name: King of the Swamp
ISBN: 9781471181696

By Catherine Emmett

A king’s roller-skate park plans force McDarkly to uncover the swamp’s secret magic.

enchanting thought-provoking humorous

Genres

Nature Humour Poetry/Verse

What is King of the Swamp about?

McDarkly cherishes his peaceful life in the swamp, cultivating beautiful orchids. When a pompous king threatens to transform his home into a roller-skate park, McDarkly has just ten days to reveal the swamp's hidden magic and save it from destruction.

About the author

Catherine Emmett is a children’s author who loves writing fun and imaginative stories. She is best known for her popular picture book, 'King of the Swamp'. Catherine enjoys exploring nature and uses her adventures as inspiration for her books. She hopes her stories will make children laugh and encourage them to enjoy reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2020

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