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The UK's #1 bestselling children's author, David Walliams, is back with a fantastical tale of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy on a quest to save the world—chock-full of Walliams’s unmistakable humor and perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Roald Dahl.
The kingdom has fallen into darkness.
Prince Alfred has never left the safety of Buckingham Palace. But there are strange goings on inside the palace walls—and Alfred’s life is about to change forever.
In the dead of night something terrible stalks the corridors. When Alfred’s beloved mother the queen is dragged off to the Tower of London, the boy must summon all his courage to embark on an epic quest to save her… and the entire world.
But how can a boy who’s never stepped outside the palace defeat a monster from myth and legend?
- An Epic Quest: Join Prince Alfred as he ventures out of Buckingham Palace for the first time ever to save his mother from the dreaded Tower of London.
- A Dystopian Future: Explore a futuristic London plunged into eternal darkness, where the royal family lives in a fortress and revolutionaries plot in the shadows.
- Unlikely Friendships: Meet Mite, a street-smart orphan girl, and a secret army of elderly revolutionaries who team up with the young prince.
- Laugh-Out-Loud Humor: Filled with the signature wit and brilliant character comedy that makes David Walliams a modern-day Roald Dahl.
About the author
David Walliams is the New York Times bestselling author of Demon Dentist, The Midnight Gang, and Grandpa's Great Escape. His novels have sold over eighteen million copies worldwide and have been translated into over fifty-three languages. David’s books have achieved unprecedented critical acclaim—with many reviewers comparing him to his all-time hero, Roald Dahl. In addition to being a bestselling author, David is an actor, comedian, and television personality. In 2017, he was awarded an OBE for services to charity and the arts. He lives in the UK.
Summary
The UK's #1 bestselling children's author, David Walliams, is back with a fantastical tale of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy on a quest to save the world—chock-full of Walliams’s unmistakable humor and perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Roald Dahl.
The kingdom has fallen into darkness.
Prince Alfred has never left the safety of Buckingham Palace. But there are strange goings on inside the palace walls—and Alfred’s life is about to change forever.
In the dead of night something terrible stalks the corridors. When Alfred’s beloved mother the queen is dragged off to the Tower of London, the boy must summon all his courage to embark on an epic quest to save her… and the entire world.
But how can a boy who’s never stepped outside the palace defeat a monster from myth and legend?
- An Epic Quest: Join Prince Alfred as he ventures out of Buckingham Palace for the first time ever to save his mother from the dreaded Tower of London.
- A Dystopian Future: Explore a futuristic London plunged into eternal darkness, where the royal family lives in a fortress and revolutionaries plot in the shadows.
- Unlikely Friendships: Meet Mite, a street-smart orphan girl, and a secret army of elderly revolutionaries who team up with the young prince.
- Laugh-Out-Loud Humor: Filled with the signature wit and brilliant character comedy that makes David Walliams a modern-day Roald Dahl.
