{"product_id":"9780008615444","title":"The Boy Who Would Be King: A poetic, beautifully illustrated children’s book – the perfect gift to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III","description":"\u003cp\u003eA TOP 10 CHILDREN’S FICTION BESTSELLER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation – from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere once was a boy who was going to be king one day . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our new monarch, King Charles III.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere once was a little boy, born a prince. Encouraged by his parents, he grew up with a passion for the countryside, wanting to look after it. Then, as the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history, he dedicated decades of his life to raising awareness for conservation. Now our king, his devoted work will continue to inspire the protection of our planet for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis allegorical story tells how – with the help of a tiny acorn – a wise old woman gives a lonely boy, who would be king, the courage and determination to change the world for the better, for everyone. An exquisite companion to There Once Is a Queen, this commemoration of King Charles III’s coronation is a gift book truly to be treasured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Morpurgo, the Sunday Times bestselling author, presents a prize-winning, historical, and biographical narrative in The Boy Who Would Be King. This short, non-fiction book for kids and juveniles takes readers on a journey through Europe, introducing them to the royalty, places, and people that have shaped history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of S. E. Hinton (S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sister #0), Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Katherine A. Applegate (The Predator), and Elizabeth Laird (Song of the Dolphin Boy).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins Children's 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Morpurgo, Read by Michael Morpurgo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889072328853,"sku":"9780008615444","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008615444_18b23d03-3cb3-435e-8edd-555b45062548.jpg?v=1776888318","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008615444","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}