BOOK 5 OF A FANTASY ACTION-ADVENTURE SET IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC FOR CHILDREN 8-12 YEARS

Kingdom of Blong is the fifth in the Elastic Island Adventures children’s book series. Kiri, Jed, and twins Emma and Ethan, discover an ‘elastic’ island that sends them pinging across the ocean to a variety of destinations.

When they arrive at the Kingdom of Blong, they discover that Blong the Cat is the island’s missing king. Blong is greeted with a great deal of fanfare, but it looks like fame might be the ruin of him. Will Blong’s relationship with Emma continue? And why do the bilbies, led by Baxter the Bilby, decide it is a good idea to live on a dangerous island ruled by cats? Will they end up on the dinner menu, or will they survive?

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YouTube promo video

Radio Southland review, go to 20.36 to listen

Radio Rhema interview

Magic Talk interview

‘This story is another winner from Karen McMillan. Previous books in the series have been very popular with their audience. With Blong being the lead character in this adventure it will no doubt continue the success of this series.’

READER REVIEW: ‘‘My favourite character from Elastic Island Adventures is Kiri because she is fearless and saves her friends from any danger.” Shania, aged 7

Format: Paperback | 168 b&w pages
Dimensions: 135 x 216 x 15mm | 226g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-56183-3
Publisher: Duckling Publishing
Publication Date: July 2021
Publication country: New Zealand