The year is 2120... London is in ruins, the people are hungry and darkness has fallen across the world.

Prince Alfred, a sickly boy of twelve, has never known life outside Buckingham Palace.

But evil forces are at work, and soon Alfred must do battle with the King of the Beasts – the Griffin…

Walliams’s legions of fans will be enthralled by this page-turning tale of myth, magic and the most Machiavellian of villains.

Destined to be the most wanted book this Christmas, Walliams weaves a richly imaginative fantasy adventure that is vividly brought to life with Tony Ross’s stunning illustrations!

Product Information:

• ISBN: 9780008262174
• Author: David Walliams
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 464
• Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.5 x 4cm