{"product_id":"the-unlikely-rise-of-harry-sponge-9780702315015","title":"The Unlikely Rise of Harry Sponge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eStephen Mangan and Anita Mangan have written a high-energy, laugh-out-loud adventure story called \"The Crown Duels.\" The story follows a group of children who compete in a competition to become the heir to the kingdom, with the ultimate winner becoming king or queen. The contest is overseen by the ridiculous prime minister, Farting Bernie, who quickly descends into chaos. The book is filled with illustrations by Stephen Mangan's sister, Anita Mangan, and has a message that any kid can be a hero. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scholastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hilarious and fully illustrated adventure story by the much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and the talented artist Anita Mangan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrumpy old King Chisel has a problem. He needs an heir to his kingdom - fast! So he challenges the best kids from across the country to compete in the Crown Duels, with the ultimate winner becoming king or queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep forward: Gloria Squat-Further: champion athlete Huxley Beeline: mathematical genius Jonny Mould: artistic ace Gossamer Fountain: empathy expert Harry Sponge: ordinary boy. Not to be underestimated...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ridiculous prime minister, Farting Bernie, is in charge, and the contest swiftly descends into chaos. Who will rise to the top and survive wild sabotaging, saggy royal pants, the most disgusting meal ever invented, and a pair of frisky goats?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wildly funny, brilliantly silly adventure from the bestselling author and illustrator of Escape the Rooms and The Fart That Changed the World.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWildly funny, delightfully imaginative storytelling with a message that any kid can be a hero! Packed with pictures by Stephen Mangan's sister Anita Mangan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEscape the Rooms and The Fart That Changed the World have been huge bestsellers: Stephen and Anita are comic dynamite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Stephen and Anita's books:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEscape the Rooms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brilliant, clever, kind of genius book Graham Norton, Virgin Radio Richly imagined and deeply heartfelt Hadley Freeman, Guardian Manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time Good Housekeeping A beautiful and exciting adventure that ignites the imagination Edith Bowman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fart That Changed the World:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sure-fire way for kids to entertain themselves. Whatsmore, its also excellent for reading aloud LoveReading4Kids\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaugh-out-loud stuff Ray Darcy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high-energy, brilliantly imaginative and laugh-out-loud tale that is guaranteed to blow away young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 248g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 198 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780702315015\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen Mangan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44203868586234,"sku":"9780702315015","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1682691007107_book.jpg?v=1682933947","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-unlikely-rise-of-harry-sponge-9780702315015","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}