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Prince Kal vs the Salivator Alligator
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The second book in the laugh-out-loud funny, diary-style Prince Kal series, from Ross Welford, the bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster. Prince Kal has finally managed to return safely to his home realm of Imaginaria – but unfortunately, he’s left his chaotic younger sister...
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The second book in the laugh-out-loud funny, diary-style Prince Kal series, from Ross Welford, the bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster.
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Description
The second book in the laugh-out-loud funny, diary-style Prince Kal series, from Ross Welford, the bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster.
Prince Kal has finally managed to return safely to his home realm of Imaginaria – but unfortunately, he’s left his chaotic younger sister Minkle behind on Earth.
And so, accompanied by his wizard mentor, a Pixie girl scout, and an ancient sword, Kal must return to Earth – and once again navigate the peculiar rules and customs that Earthlings live by – to rescue Minkle before she can cause too much trouble…
Incredibly funny, illustrated throughout with diary-style doodles, and with a hilarious, one-of-a-kind hero, Prince Kal is a brilliant and unforgettable new series from Ross Welford, perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good, and Hercules: The Diary of a (Sort of) Hero.
Also in the series:
The Unlikely Diary of Prince Kal the Alien
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008755164
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Ross Welford was a journalist and television producer before becoming a full-time writer. He lives in London with his wife, children, a border collie and several tropical fish.
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