King Dave: Royalty for Beginners

A whimsical adventure of courage and friendship

Elys Dolan author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:1st Aug '19

Should be back in stock very soon

King Dave: Royalty for Beginners cover

A dragon takes the throne in the king's absence, but when a potato-wielding queen attacks, can he find the courage to save the kingdom in King Dave: Royalty for Beginners?

In King Dave: Royalty for Beginners, we follow the misadventures of Dave the dragon, who finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of ruler while the king is away on holiday. With all the trappings of power, including lavish outfits and extravagant parties, Dave quickly becomes enamored with his new status. However, his reign is threatened when a potato-wielding queen lays siege to the castle, prompting the citizens to seek a true hero rather than a self-indulgent dragon. As the chaos unfolds, the question arises: can Dave shed his spoiled demeanor and rise to the occasion?

Alongside his best friend Albrecht, who is equally clueless about governance, Dave embarks on a journey of self-discovery and responsibility. The duo's antics are guided by an unlikely source of wisdom—a book titled Royalty for Beginners. Together, they navigate the challenges of leadership and learn the importance of courage, friendship, and humility. With each comedic twist, the story highlights the importance of character over title, as Dave grapples with what it truly means to be a king.

Elys Dolan’s King Dave: Royalty for Beginners is a delightful tale filled with humor and heart. As Dave faces the ultimate test of his knightly virtues, readers are treated to a whimsical adventure that underscores the value of bravery and the true essence of royalty. Will Dave be able to remember his knightly ways in time to save the day, or will he let power cloud his judgment?

Praise for Knighthood for Beginners: The inventive, zany text and captioned pictures are laugh-out-loud funny- picked as The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week * The Sunday Times *
A laugh-aloud book for newly confident readers, or for sharing aloud, this will have kids in fits of giggles - guaranteed! * Parents in Touch *
A highly illustrated hoot, full of outrageous medieval mashups * The Guardian *
Elys Dolan just seems to know what tickles a kid's funny bone, while imparting the message to be yourself, no matter what * Financial Times *

ISBN: 9780192763990

Dimensions: 184mm x 129mm x 17mm

Weight: 204g

208 pages