A new novel by JK Rowling, successful author of the Harry Potter saga, released online chapter by chapter since last week in English is now available in French, we learned Thursday from his spokesperson. Entitled "The Ickabog", JK Rowling's book "reaches an international audience": "translations are available in French, Italian, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese on www.theickabog.com, translations into Russian and simplified Chinese will follow soon, "Mark Hutchinson said in a statement to AFP.
For children from 7 to 9 years old
"The Ickabog" is a fairy tale set in an imaginary country. Written to be read aloud, it is aimed at children ages 7 to 9, "but can be enjoyed by the whole family".
The book must be published in paper, digital and audio format in November, at Gallimard jeunesse for the French version.
Profits from sales transferred
"Rowling wrote 'The Ickabog' over a decade ago for his young children and decided to share the family's favorite tale to keep children, parents and caregivers confined to the home during the period of confinement. Coronavirus, "said the spokesman.
The profits from the sales will be entirely donated to "aid projects for groups particularly affected by the pandemic".