King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor: Book 1 - Softcover

An insanely funny debut children's series from Emmy award-winning writer and cartoonist, Andy Riley (Aldershot News & Mail)

With illustrations and hearty laughs on every page, this is sure to keep readers in stitches. (Carrie Morris The Best New Children's Books Guide)

...a brisk, bumptious read, full of preposterous names, surreal imagery and daft sound effects. (James Lovegrove Financial Times)

The book is funny and fast paced. It's a dream to read alone or to share with children ... Brilliant for 7-12 year olds. Particularly recommended for boys and reluctant readers. (Making Them Readers)

There are no libraries or books in King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor, written and drawn by Bunny Suicides author Andy Riley (Hachette), but this funny story does feature many other things that will appeal, especially to early and reluctant readers - not least an evil emperor with the silliest laugh and wacky illustrations. One for fans of Horrid Henry and Tom Gates. (Michelle Pauli The Guardian : Saturday Review)

Features an evil emperor with the silliest laugh and wacky illustrations. One for fans of Horrid Henry and Tom Gates (The Guardian)

Brilliantly original and hilarious. It's nearly as good as one of my books. (David Walliams)

Two words - such fun! (Miranda Hart)

...this slapstick tale is sure to appeal to those who love something a bit silly. The first book in an uproarious new series for confident young readers. (Anna McKerrow Booktrust)

A laugh-out-loud series for fans of cows disguised as dragons. Parents beware, young readers will revel in recreating the Evil Emperor's scary striding music! (Little London Magazine)

Andy Riley is a highly successful cartoonist and comedy scriptwriter. TV writing credits include HBO's Veep, Gangsta Granny, Robbie the Reindeer, Little Britain and Black Books. Film credits include The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists and Gnomeo and Juliet. His bestselling books include The Bunny Suicides series.