Alan, King of the Universe by Tom McLaughlin - ISBN: 9781444976823
Paperback
Orange cat with thumbs plots to rule the universe, hilarious adventures await!

Alan, King of the Universe

the hilariously chaotic graphic novel for kids

$22.83

  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    25 February 2025

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Summary

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 adventur…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781444976823
ISBN-10:1444976826
Author:Tom McLaughlin
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:Hodder Children's Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:25 February 2025
Weight:300g
Dimensions:130mm x 198mm x 16mm
Series:Alan, King of the Universe
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Absolutely ridiculous and laugh-out-loud funny! * Louie Stowell, author of the bestselling LOKI: A BAD GOD’S GUIDE series *
ALAN is such great fun! * Jim Smith, author of BARRY LOSER *
OUTRAGEOUSLY funny and perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey! * RAMZEE, author-illustrator of THE CHEAT BOOK *
Inventive and funny! * Tor Freeman, author-illustrator *
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+. – Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *

About The Author

Tom McLaughlin

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.

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