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King of the Swamp

By Catherine Emmett

Adjectives

enchanting thought-provoking humorous

Genres

Nature Humour Poetry/Verse

Synopsis

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)

Published

2020

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