King of the Swamp
From a brand-new picture book duo, this is a striking and unique story perfect for little people interested in climate awareness and looking after nature.
McDarkly lives quietly all on his own, growing orchids in his dank swamp, until one day his peace is disturbed by an arrogant king who wants to turn the swamp into a roller-skate park. McDarkly has ten days to prove that the swamp isn’t damp and dark, but an enchanted world. Can he do it, or will he risk losing his home forever?
Latest reviews
I really liked this book because it had lots of funny bits. I liked the ending when he found that the swamp was full of beauty and butterflies.
My favourite part was when they were all planting together
I didn’t like the princess going exploring, but I liked at the end there were lots of butterflies.
I liked it when the grubs turned into butterflies.
We liked the king of the swamp.
This book was so amazing I love a happy ending
It wasn't too good. I did not like the king as he was mean to McDarkly.
The little girl was nike
A lovely story with beautiful rhymes in a similar style to Dr Suess.
I liked the butterfly page
I loved how the king helped Mcdarkly to change his muddy swamp into a lovely space .
It’s fiction, I like that the king try’s to take the swamp but doesn’t in the end
It was nice when there was lots of butterflies, it looked pretty.
A fun story
I liked it because it was all about looking after the flowers
Love it
I really liked the pictures it was fun book to read
I liked it. McDarkly makes me feel happy. I would recommend this book. My best bit was when the butterflies came.
I liked the rhyming words
Loved this
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