“Dark magic never did beat a good friend.”
A story about the power of friendship
ÑoÑo The Fake King
A stolen frog, a stinky pond, and a secret hidden at the bottom of it.
A little frog was kidnapped as a child by a witch named Rana who took him to a far away land and trapped him in a stinky pond. After the cast of a darkening spell the little frog became king of a small pond and his heart turned selfish and unkind. But Rana the witch had a secret to keep at the bottom of that pond, a dark secret that she had to protect at all costs and to do so she brought a guard, an evil pond keeper named Ninja. Whoosssh Whossssh! Rana the witch moved her magic wand releasing Ninja into the stinky pond. Ninja held his breath as he dove deep into the swampy waters, the deeper he went the clearer the waters became and then an amazing discovery… a bright castle made with sapphires, emeralds and pearls. For many years Rana had not only stolen precious treasures from around the world but also captured and trapped all the creatures who lived in the pond. But the power of dark magic could not stand over the power of friendship and ÑoÑo was freed. Join out kingly little friend in this astonishing story about the power of friendship.
- GenrePicture Books
- Ages2-10 years
- Also onVideo
The Big Picture
Why This Story Matters
ÑoÑo is taken as a child by a witch named Rana, carried to a far-away land and trapped in a stinky pond. A darkening spell makes him king of that small pond — and turns his heart selfish and unkind. It is a rescue story, but the thing ÑoÑo needs rescuing from most is what the spell made of him.
Underneath the swamp water is a castle of sapphires, emeralds and pearls, and everything Rana has stolen and hidden there. What finally breaks the spell is not a stronger magic. It is friendship, which is the one thing the witch had no way to guard against.
Friendship
The force that undoes a spell nothing else could break.
Kindness
A heart turned unkind by magic, and won back again.
Treasure
A bright castle of sapphires, emeralds and pearls under the swamp.
Bravery
Ninja the pond keeper, the deep water, and what he finds there.
Inside the Story
What It’s About
A little frog was kidnapped as a child by a witch named Rana who took him to a far away land and trapped him in a stinky pond. After the cast of a darkening spell the little frog became king of a small pond and his heart turned selfish and unkind. But Rana the witch had a secret to keep at the bottom of that pond, a dark secret that she had to protect at all costs and to do so she brought a guard, an evil pond keeper named Ninja. Whoosssh Whossssh! Rana the witch moved her magic wand releasing Ninja into the stinky pond. Ninja held his breath as he dove deep into the swampy waters, the deeper he went the clearer the waters became and then an amazing discovery… a bright castle made with sapphires, emeralds and pearls. For many years Rana had not only stolen precious treasures from around the world but also captured and trapped all the creatures who lived in the pond. But the power of dark magic could not stand over the power of friendship and ÑoÑo was freed. Join out kingly little friend in this astonishing story about the power of friendship.
Book details
- Genre
- Picture Books
- Audience
- Ages 2-10 years
- Author
- Carolina E. Zambrano
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The power of dark magic could not stand over the power of friendship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
What is ÑoÑo The Fake King about?
A little frog was kidnapped as a child by a witch named Rana who took him to a far away land and trapped him in a stinky pond. After the cast of a darkening spell the little frog became king of a small pond and his heart turned selfish and unkind. But Rana the witch had a secret to keep at the bottom of that pond, a dark secret that she had to protect at all costs and to do so she brought a guard, an evil pond keeper named Ninja. Whoosssh Whossssh! Rana the witch moved her magic wand releasing Ninja into the stinky pond. Ninja held his breath as he dove deep into the swampy waters, the deeper he went the clearer the waters became and then an amazing discovery… a bright castle made with sapphires, emeralds and pearls. For many years Rana had not only stolen precious treasures from around the world but also captured and trapped all the creatures who lived in the pond. But the power of dark magic could not stand over the power of friendship and ÑoÑo was freed. Join out kingly little friend in this astonishing story about the power of friendship.
What age group is ÑoÑo The Fake King for?
ÑoÑo The Fake King is listed for ages 2-10 years.
What kind of story is it?
ÑoÑo The Fake King is published under Picture Books on ZPubHouse.
Who wrote ÑoÑo The Fake King?
ÑoÑo The Fake King was written by Carolina E. Zambrano, who publishes with ZPubHouse.
What age is this story for?
It is written for younger readers — a picture-book adventure with a witch, a guard, a hidden castle and a happy ending built on friendship.
Is ÑoÑo really the villain?
No. ÑoÑo's unkindness is the witch's spell, not his nature, and the story is about him being freed from it.
Is there a video for ÑoÑo The Fake King?
Yes — the video for ÑoÑo The Fake King plays on this page, in the "From Page to Screen" panel.
Where can I buy it?
Through the "Get the Book" link on this page, which goes to the retailer the author has listed.
How can I ask about signed copies or bulk orders?
ZPubHouse does not currently list signed or bulk orders for this book. You are welcome to ask through the ZPubHouse contact page.
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