Norman the Norman and the Very Small Duchess

Another hilarious sword-swinging adventure of little hero Norman from the riotously funny comedy dream team in a full-colour Little Gems package.
Norman the Norman is at it again! And this time the Duchess of Normandy is determined that her William should have little Norman helping with this "Conquest thingy". After all he is Normandy's bravest broadsword swinging hero! But can Norman even make it to the boat on time? Or are there other adventures to be had with robbers, giants, a messenger called Barry, and Matilda the very small Duchess… An enticing combination of historical facts, supposition, slapstick humour and authorial asides. Comic genius.

“"Norman the Norman from Normandy is rapidly becoming my favourite Philip Ardagh character ... Perfect reading for anyone who appreciates the silliness of existence" -- LoveReading4Kids”

"Norman the Norman from Normandy is rapidly becoming my favourite Philip Ardagh character … Perfect reading for anyone who appreciates the silliness of existence" – LoveReading4Kids

"Ardagh is a master of tongue-in-cheek humour and this wonderfully anarchic story – which contains plenty of slapstick fun and real history – will have youngsters rolling with laughter all the way across the Channel!" – Lancashire Evening Post

At 6ft 7in with a big bushy beard, favourite children's author Philip Ardagh is a familiar sight at book festivals and events from New York to Wigtown. He has written several award-winning children's books, including The Grubtown Tales series, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.Tom Morgan Jones is an award-winning illustrator. His work is widely and internationally published, and includes everything from illustrating children's books and buses, to magazine design and satirical board games.

The second instalment in the hilarious sword-swining adventures of Little hero Norman from the riotous, award-winning duo of Philip Ardagh and Tom Morgan-Jones. Norman the Norman is at it again! And this time the Duchess of Normandy is determined that her William should have little Norman fighting in his army. After all he is Normandy's bravest broadsword swinging hero! But is Norman really up to the test or is taking a crown from England's King too big a fight?

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