Alan, King Of The Universe (the Hilariously Chaotic Graphic Novel For Kids)

By (author) McLaughlin Tom
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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 on the floor with laughter.

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Absolutely ridiculous and laugh-out-loud funny!
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ALAN is such great fun!
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OUTRAGEOUSLY funny and perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey!
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Inventive and funny!
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These five splendidly silly, surreal graphic novel adventures, starring Alan, an orange cat with opposable thumbs and dreams of world domination, and his canine sidekick Fido, should appeal to Dogman fans of 6+.
Biographical note:
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.