The Malay Tale of the Pig King

Usup Abdul Kadir
Retold by Heidi Shamsuddin
Hardback, 40 pages
9789672328384

The Malay Tale Of The Pig King was originally written by a merchant from Semarang (now Indonesia) in 1775 as Hikayat Raja Babi. The story begins when a royal couple is cursed to have a child who resemble a pig. 

Aside from his unusual appearance, The Pig King is a cheeky but brave, strong and kind-hearted person. He goes on several thrilling adventures in order to prove himself - and also to win the heart of his lady love. Will he succeed?