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The Beast of Buckingham Palace

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The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams transports young readers to a futuristic London where the once-glorious city has fallen into decay. Ten-year-old Prince Alfred, frail and confined to Buckingham Palace, finds himself on a quest to uncover long-hidden secrets and confront fears surrounding a mysterious beast. This gripping children's adventure blends elements of mystery and fantasy, with a powerful message about bravery and friendship.
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The Beast of Buckingham Palace

Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world…

Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross!

The epic children’s book from multi-million bestselling author David Walliams

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Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world…

Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross!

It is 2120 and London is in ruins.

The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace – but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters.

And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself… and the entire city.

In a future of myths and legends, join the bestselling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet!

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David Walliams has been praised as a modern-day Roald Dahl, offering engaging and whimsical narratives. His books, including The Beast of Buckingham Palace, are celebrated for their originality and fresh perspective, capturing the imaginations of young readers. The story blends adventure and humour, providing a captivating experience that resonates well with children and families alike.

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ISBN: 9780008438708

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages. Born in London, Tony Ross went to art school in Liverpool. His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, HUGO AND THE WICKED WINTER, was published in 1972. Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000! His creations Towser and The Little Princess have been turned into TV series.

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