A stand-alone comic adventure for younger readers by sublime storyteller Vivian French, with pictures by Marta Kissi, a talented new illustrator and animator.
A stand-alone comic adventure for younger readers by sublime storyteller Vivian French, with pictures by a talented new illustrator and animator, Marta Kissi. Alfie Onion has just set off on a great adventure … but only to carry his brother’s luggage. It’s his elder brother, Magnifico Onion, who’s destined to win their family a Happily Ever After. But when it turns out Magnifico isn’t half the hero he’s cracked up to be, it falls to Alfie to save the day – with a little help from his loyal dog, a talking horse and a couple of meddling magpies.
Reviews:
A fresh, funny fairytale adventure with oodles of comic appeal.' The Bookseller
A sparkling story that will leave everyone happy!' Andrea Reece
This is no ordinary fairytale! […] Vivian French re-creates the fairy tale genre with a host of engaging characters and talking animals, all desperate for a Prince to kiss a Princess. […] A happy ending all round completes this alternative tale on the traditional form. What’s not to like? Join the adventure.' IBW Children's Book Guide, The Bookselle