King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor..., Andy Riley
King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor..., Andy Riley
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King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor
Book 1

Author: Andy Riley

Narrator: Mathew Baynton

Unabridged: 1 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/14/2016

Synopsis

The first in a fun new series - 'Brilliantly original and hilarious ... it's nearly as good as one of my books' David Walliams

"Edwin isn't an ordinary boy. He is a king, with a throne, and his own suit of armour and a castle with secret passages and everything."

Every Friday, King Edwin spends all his money on chocolate for the peasants. But when the money runs out, Edwin finds himself in a fix. Cue the arrival of evil Emperor Nurbison, in his pointy-collared black cloak and accompanied by scary striding music. He has had his eye on Edwin's kingdom for a while and intends to use the peasants' unhappiness to his advantage!

When the emperor builds a fake dragon out of a cow, green crepe paper, furry monster novelty slippers and two birthday cake candles, to scare the peasants, Edwin knows it's time to come up with the first sneaky plan he's ever had in his life ...

'One for fans of Horrid Henry and Tom Gates' The Guardian

(P) Hodder Children's Books 2016

About Andy Riley

Andy Riley is a highly successful cartoonist and comedy scriptwriter. TV writing credits include HBO's Veep, Gangsta Granny, Robbie the Reindeer, Little Britain and Black Books. Film credits include The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists and Gnomeo and Juliet. His bestselling books include The Bunny Suicides series.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Astrid

Andy Riley is geboren in 1970 te Aylesbury. Momenteel woont hij in Londen. Hij heeft al heel veel grappige dingen geschreven, zowel voor de televisie als voor films. Hij won er zelfs prijzen voor: BAFTA's en een Emmy. Voor de televisie werkte Andy mee aan het scenario voor Oma Boef, De jongen in de......more

Goodreads review by Marie

This was funny but it fell a bit flat at times. However I know some kids LOVE it, Im just not in the target group :P......more

Goodreads review by Tom

Brilliant.......more

Goodreads review by Caroline

I got a copy of this book from the publisher in Norwegian, and the following review is posted in Norwegian! Jeg fikk tilsendt denne boka fra Egmont, for å gi en ærlig anmeldelse av boka. Tusen takk! Jeg ble lovet at denne boka skulle være morsom, men jeg kan ikke si at jeg syntes den var det. Humoren......more

Quotes

With illustrations and hearty laughs on every page, this is sure to keep readers in stitches. The Best New Children's Books Guide

...a brisk, bumptious read, full of preposterous names, surreal imagery and daft sound effects. Financial Times

There are no libraries or books in King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor, written and drawn by Bunny Suicides author Andy Riley (Hachette), but this funny story does feature many other things that will appeal, especially to early and reluctant readers - not least an evil emperor with the silliest laugh and wacky illustrations. One for fans of Horrid Henry and Tom Gates. The Guardian : Saturday Review

Features an evil emperor with the silliest laugh and wacky illustrations. One for fans of Horrid Henry and Tom Gates The Guardian

...this slapstick tale is sure to appeal to those who love something a bit silly. The first book in an uproarious new series for confident young readers. Booktrust

A laugh-out-loud series for fans of cows disguised as dragons. Parents beware, young readers will revel in recreating the Evil Emperor's scary striding music! Little London Magazine

...mountains of silliness, bags of inventiveness and lots of charm! Reading Zone

The funniest and most enjoyable book for this age group for quite some time. I even sang the song at the end. And apparently more to come in the series. I can't wait. Minerva Reads

This book made me (and my sister) laugh out loud a lot [...] At the end of the book there is the music and lyrics for "The Emperor's Striding Theme" which I am learning to play because, like the book, it's really funny and everyone deserves a theme tune. I recommend this book to everyone because its fun, quirky and hilarious. The Guardian Children's Books Young Reviewers

An insanely funny debut Surrey Advertiser, Aldershot News & Mail, Buckinghamshire Advertiser & Examiner

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