SuitabookCourage and justice
Alfred leaves the protected world of Buckingham Palace and pursues justice while trying to save his mother and others.
Loading your next page
Book details
David Walliams - Author
Expect a fast-moving, illustrated fantasy adventure in which Prince Alfred confronts danger beyond the palace while trying to save his mother and others. Humour sits alongside suspense, sadness, destruction and a noticeably darker atmosphere.
Book Brief
Sign in to see how this book fits your child and family preferences.
Sign in for personalised guidanceExpect a fast-moving, illustrated fantasy adventure in which Prince Alfred confronts danger beyond the palace while trying to save his mother and others. Humour sits alongside suspense, sadness, destruction and a noticeably darker atmosphere.
Alfred leaves the protected world of Buckingham Palace and pursues justice while trying to save his mother and others.
The story includes a Queen sent to the Tower, Royal Guards, prisoners and revolutionaries whom Alfred encounters during his journey.
One reported part links people burning trees to make ash with the Earth responding through violent earthquakes that destroy cities.
Before reading, mention that the story includes peril, imprisonment, fighting and large-scale destruction, alongside frightening or mysterious moments. A child who prefers gentler stories may appreciate knowing that the book has a darker feel and sad elements.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
Anything not established here remains open; it is not being treated as absent or safe.