When Danny's parents are arrested for stealing the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London, he's shipped off to live with his evil Aunty Ratbag in the horrible city of Greezy. Ratbag delights in tormenting Danny by feeding him frozen broccoli soup, forcing him to clean dog poo from her garden and locking him in his room just to name a few. At school, Danny is taught by Mr. Phlegm, who can't read or write so well and enjoys teaching the children about the benefits of smoking cigarettes. By chance, Danny meets the local Gravedigger, who appears to be the only sane person in Greezy. The Gravedigger tells Danny a fantastic story about a wild king that still lives in the graveyard. Desperate to escape the clutches of Ratbag, Danny sets off to meet King Bones and is thrust into a quest that will change his life and those around him forever. Part Twits, part Gangster Granny, King Bones is for fans of dark, grotesque humour. It also has a lot of heart and a whole parade of memorable characters. I really loved King Bones and his soldiers, especially the final quest and battle that Danny joins him on. If you've got students who want a funny book but tell you they can never find one, this is the one for you! I recommend it for ages 11 and up!
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