King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor (King Flashypants #1)

by Andy Riley (Author) Andy Riley (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Nine-year-old King Edwin is loved by his people, but when he runs out of money evil Emperor Nurbison sees it as a chance to sieze control of Edwinland.

Edwin isn't any ordinary boy. He is a king with a crown, his own suit of armor, a castle with secret passages and water slides--oh, and the most horribly evil man in the universe living next door. Emperor Nurbison is permanently up to no good.

He wants Edwin's kingdom for himself, so when the Edwinland piggy bank runs out of money, he seizes his opportunity.

None of this could possibly lead to a thrilling adventure with action, chocolate, and snappy crocodiles--could it?

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School Library Journal

Gr 2-4--Young King Edwin has it all--castle, fancy crown, trusted adviser, and money to buy all the chocolate he wants. He is a generous monarch and kindly shares his yummy treats with all his adoring subjects. All is well until his riches run out. This means no more goodies for Edwin or his people. The country folk are not amused. Enter Emperor Nurbison, who has designs on this junior ruler's territory; he plans to turn everyone against Edwin and then dispose of the bothersome lad. Edwin is tempted to run, but his loyalty to his domain is strong. He knows that he will have to be clever and brave if he is to outsmart his mean rival and hang on to his kingdom. VERDICT With super funny illustrations, the silly yet thrilling story line is sure to tickle the ribs of younger elementary readers.--Mary Jennings, Camano Island Library, WA

Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

Pilkey, Krosoczka, and Walliams fans will be instant fans of this royal romp. —The Bulletin

With super funny illustrations, the silly yet thrilling story line is sure to tickle. —School Library Journal

Andy Riley
Andy Riley is a cartoonist and an Emmy-winning comedy writer whose film and television credits include Gnomeo and Juliet, The Pirates!, and Veep. King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor is his first book for childre
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781627798099
Lexile Measure
670
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Henry Holt & Company
Publication date
June 20, 2017
Series
King Flashypants
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV034000 - Juvenile Fiction | Royalty (kings queens princes princesses knights etc.)
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Library of Congress categories
Humorous stories
Humorous fiction
Kings, queens, rulers, etc
Generosity
Kings and rulers
Money
Emperors

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