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A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy

It’s hard to crush your enemies when your homework’s due…
By David Solomons
Series: Ruling the Galaxy
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A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy by David Solomons follows the story of Gavin, an ordinary boy whose life takes an extraordinary turn when a new girl at school, Nicky, arrives claiming to be an intergalactic princess and the rightful ruler of the galaxy. This children's tale is filled with humour and unexpected adventures as Gavin reluctantly becomes part of Nicky's quest, learning about friendship and the bizarre responsibilities of alien monarchy. It's a delightful mix of everyday school life with cosmic escapades, perfect for young readers with a taste for the extraordinary.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a hilarious science fiction adventure filled with intergalactic intrigue and humour. It follows a young protagonist who unexpectedly stumbles upon alien royalty, making it perfect for readers who love quirky characters and exciting plot twists in children's books.

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A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy

A brilliantly funny story of what happens when a galactic princess moves in next door and almost brings about the end of the world. Exciting new fiction from the bestselling, award-winning author of My Brother is a Superhero.

A brilliantly funny story of what happens when a galactic princess moves in next door and almost brings about the end of the world. Exciting new fiction from the bestselling, award-winning author of My Brother is a Superhero.

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Gavin's got a new neighbour and she's really annoying. Niki follows him everywhere, bosses him about, and doesn't care that her parents will obliterate Earth with their galactic warships if she doesn't stop running away from them. Can Niki and Gavin sort out the alien despots (aka Mum and Dad) and save the planet? Possibly. Will they become friends along the way? Doubtful...

David Solomons represents the best in contemporary comic writing for children - Guardian

A hilarious new story from the author of My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year. Perfect for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams.

Read the My Brother is a Superhero series:

My Brother Is a Superhero, My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord, My Evil Twin is a Supervillain, My Arch-Enemy is a Brain in a Jar, My Cousin is a Time-Traveller

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857639936

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Solomons Series: Ruling the Galaxy Young Adult

About the Author

David Solomons has been writing screenplays for many years. His first feature film was an adaptation of 'Five Children and It' (starring Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Izzard, with gala screenings at the Toronto and Tribeca Film Festivals). A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy is his sixth novel for children. He was born in Glasgow and now lives in Dorset with his wife, the novelist Natasha Solomons, their son, Luke, and daughter Lara.

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