King of the Things

By: Adrian Beckingham

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Paperback | 5 January 2013

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Paperback
82 Pages

Age
9 - 11

Grade
4 - 6

Dimensions(cm)
19.8 x 12.9

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Hunch was different to everyone else. He knew it. And they knew it too. And his arch rival Tax, who was the best at absolutely everything, never failed to use it against him. However, what nobody knew was that help was at hand, from the Things that lurked deep inside the wood. Things so terrible that nobody has ever been able to describe them! Author Adrian Beckingham, (A.K.A. The Man from Story Mountain) is a leading story-teller who has spun magical tales at the British Museum and Glastonbury festival to name just a few places.

Industry Reviews

'As a mum, I like it that The King Of The Things is a wonderful tale of a life-long problem in our world. I think the author has captured this with his character Hunch being the object of the bullying. Poor Hunch has to live with all the hurtful things people say & do over something that is beyond his control. He thinks he's a horrible creature, but he really is a good, kind person which The King Of The Things shows him.' Simone Mitchell 'I read a lot, half a book a night. But as soon as I saw this cover I knew the book was going to be extra interesting... Just the cover and title will make people want to pick it up, and the story inside is not going to disappoint anyone who reads it. Truly awesome.' Finn, aged 9. 'The King of the Things is a good book. I like how the character is a hunchback and is always being bullied because of his hunch... when Hunch met The King of The Things. I liked that he was nice to Hunch and didn't care what he looked like but he only cared what he was like on the inside.' Oscar - aged 12. "The King of Things is an excellent story. It's a strange and amazing tale with weird creatures...I could really relate to the main character - because people have bullied me, and people at school have watched and done nothing about it. I felt happy about what happened in the journey.' Lao - aged 8. 'It shows what is right or wrong, what is unfair or fair, and kind or horrible in a creative and magical way.It's an unusual story, told from the heart, that stops people judging by looks and knowing that what is important is what's inside people's hearts. If you're someone who likes to be different, you need to read The King of Things.' Treya (Age 11, nearly 12!)

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