Alan, King of the Universe: Book 1
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Publishing Details
Alan, King of the Universe: Book 1
By (Author) Tom McLaughlin
Hachette Children's Group
Hodder Children's Books
25th February 2025
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Humorous
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Cats including big cats
Physical Properties
Paperback
160
Width 198mm, Height 130mm, Spine 16mm
300g
Description
ALAN IS KING OF THE UNIVERSE. Well, not yet. But he WILL be.
An orange cat blessed with opposable thumbs, Alan is convinced he was born to rule and spends his days scheming up brilliant plans to fulfil his destiny - from creating a brand-new country, Alanland, to cloning himself in an attempt raise an entire army of Alans. And his hapless dog sidekick Fido is just happy to be along for the ride!Join these two loveable characters on their hilarious adventures as they try to take over the universe - as long as they're home in time for tea, of course.This two-colour graphic novel series for 7+ readers will have kids and their grown-ups rolling around the floor with laughter.Author Bio
Tom McLaughlin is an author-illustrator who graduated from Falmouth College of Art. He has he worked as a political cartoonist and a TV animation designer, and is an occasional columnist for the Guardian. He started in the world of children's publishing by illustrating other people's books before turning his hand to writing and illustrating his own. He lives in Exeter, Devon, with his wife and children and can often be found staring out of a window with a cup of tea.
