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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2019 · Est. 6 hour read
The Beast of Buckingham Palace
By David Walliams, Tony Ross (Illustrator)
In 2120, a young prince must save his mother and a ruined London from mysterious threats.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,242 ratings
464 pages· 41,678 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In a crumbling London of 2120, young Prince Alfred's sheltered life shatters when mysterious forces invade Buckingham Palace. With his mother, the Queen, imprisoned in the Tower, Alfred must confront monsters and legends to rescue her and save the city. Can he muster the courage to face the unknown and protect his world?
From the publisher
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!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 464
- Words
- 41,678
- Reading age
- 7–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- November 21, 2019
- First published
- January 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Generic
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780008262174
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