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Alan, King of the Universe

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By Tom McLaughlin
Series: Alan, King of the Universe
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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,... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Alan, King of the Universe

Join power-hungry cat Alan and his loveable dog sidekick Fido as they take over the universe. Or at least try to . . . as long as they're home in time for tea! This laugh-out-loud, two-colour graphic novel appeals to readers of all ages. Suitable for newly independent readers.

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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 to 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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444976823

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Tom McLaughlin is an author-illustrator from Devon. After graduating from Falmouth College of Art, he worked for 10 years as a political cartoonist. Since going freelance he has been an animation designer for a number of TV shows, as well as an occasional columnist for The Guardian online. He started in the world of children's publishing by illustrating other people's books before turning his hand to writing. His books have been nominated for countless awards and have been translated into over 10 different languages. He lives in Exeter with his wife and children and can often be found staring out of a window with a cup of tea.

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