The lord of Laughter, the Monarch of Mirth–if only the bumbling 17-year-old Sebastian Darke could be a successful jester like his father. The problem is Sebastian’s not funny. But after his father’s death, with no choice but to beg in the streets, the half-human, half-elf teen sets off with Max, his father’s slightly cynical Buffalope, to offer his services as a jester to King Septimus of Keladon. On the way they meet Captain Cornelius Drummel, small in stature, but the fiercest of fighters. The three rescue the fair princess Kerin, who’s being held captive by brigands, and happily escort her home. If only Sebastian knew the kidnapping was engineered by the evil King Septimus!
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Review:
"This story zips along with plenty of jokes, outrageous moments of melodrama and odd spots of violence of the type that never really seems to hurt. A sequel involving pirates is promised soon; readers who enjoy this book, and there should be many, can start looking forward to it now" (Times Educational Supplement)
"In this delightful first book in a new series Philip Caveney has created a colorful and fascinating collection of characters . . . Wonderfully written with plenty of humor, this is a highly entertaining title for intermediate readers" (Through the Looking Glass)
"A rip-roaring adventure that will have you laughing out loud" (Waterstones Books Quarterly)
Book Description:
Fans of Shrek, Terry Pratchett and The Princess Bride will not be disappointed!
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- PublisherDelacorte Pr
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0385734670
- ISBN 13 9780385734677
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages338
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