King Billy and the Royal Road
RC Ajuonuma
Paperback
A rhyming story about a hungry little boy named Billy.
- ISBN 9781781327043
- Published Nov 2017
- Paperback
216 x 140mm (84 pages)
Billy lives like a prince with his mum, eating all the feasts and treats a boy could want. He doesn’t know much about people and places because she never lets him out.
One day, he wakes up peckish and sneaks off for a snack. But what begins as a trip to town becomes a search for a new friend and the start of a magical journey…
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RC Ajuonuma enjoys dreaming up stories and writing them down. He also likes theatre and football, but not necessarily in that order. He lives in London with his family.
'A lyrical children's tale'Naomi Booth
'This is such a fascinating read...we really loved the rhythm and the pictures'
Mrs Average Evaluates
‘A beautifully written, wonderfully illustrated poetic adventure... I loved this as much as my nephew’
Amanda Prowse, author of Poppy Day
'I wonder what the great mythologist Joseph Campbell would think of this book? I found it charming and considered it appropriate for children upon first glance. Although I wouldn’t think twice about reading this to my son, I do see that it contains many adult themes. In short, it is a retelling of the hero’s journey. It should be told by a minstrel or professional storyteller around a bonfire, under the stars. There are so many symbols and mythic threads woven throughout this beautiful, dark, lyrical tale. It completely captivated me and brought me to another world, or the ancient past. I highly recommend this short yet powerful book for children and adults alike.'
Caitlin G., NetGalley Reviewer
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'A beautifully written, wonderfully illustrated poetic adventure of Billy who lives like a prince.' Read the full Compulsive Readers review
here.
Find out more about RC Ajuonuma in this interview
here.
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