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King of the swamp / Catherine Emmett ; [illustrated by] Ben Mantle.

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?

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C9009157171 E EMM
Easies   City Branch . . Available .  
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ISBN 9781471181702 (hardback)
Author Emmett, Catherine
Title King of the swamp / Catherine Emmett ; [illustrated by] Ben Mantle.
Published London : Simon & Schuster Children's, 2020.
Physical description 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
Summary 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?
Subject Nature -- Juvenile fiction
Swamps -- Juvenile fiction
Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
Children's stories -- Pictorial works
Picture books for children
Additional author Mantle, Ben
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