By Adam Stower (author) , Adam Stower (illustrator) Part of the King Coo series
"Brilliantly funny, madcap illustrated adventures"
Paperback In Stock £7.99 £7.19
View All Editions (1)
June 2019 Book of the Month
Kids who like their adventures wild, funny and full of the unexpected will love Adam Stower’s King Coo stories. Starring ordinary schoolboy Ben and his best friend, the totally extraordinary Coo, a bearded girl who lives a secret life with her wombat Herbert in some woods near Ben’s home, they are a brilliant mix of action, invention and jokes of all kinds – verbal, visual, slapstick.
This escapade sees the two friends thwart a band of thieves who are intent on stealing priceless golden artefacts from the local museum. For all the zaniness, the plot makes perfect sense and Stower’s excellent illustrations move it along at pace.
One to recommend to fans of Tom Gates or Timmy Failure.
The highly anticipated second book following the adventures of King Coo, Ben Pole and a wombat called Herbert.
'A FUNNY fabulous, furry adventure. READ IT!' Liz Pichon
Praise for King Coo:
'A charming romp' Metro
'Funny, imaginative story' The Times
'Adam Stower's hilarious story is beautifully presented ' Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids
Adam Stower is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books. He was born in England and grew up in a village at the edge of Lake Zurich after his family moved to Switzerland. Adam has loved drawing for as long as he can remember. He achieved a first-class honours degree in Illustration from Norwich School of Art, followed by a master’s degree in Narrative Illustration from the University of Brighton.
Adam has illustrated sixteen picture books to date, seven of which he wrote himself. He has also illustrated many chapter books for children both here and in the US.
His books have received international acclaim, winning prizes at home and abroad, including the Red House Book Award for Bottom’s Up! (Author – Jeanne Willis) 2010 and the Wanda Gag Read-Aloud Book Award (US) for Silly Doggy! 2013. Adam’s publishers include David Fickling Books, Puffin, Templar Publishing, Bloomsbury, Faber and Faber, Random House, Scholastic (US), Alison Green Books and Candlewick (US) and his books are translated into many languages around the world. Aside from his work for children’s fiction, Adam also does regular editorial and advertising illustration work. Adam often visits schools, libraries and festivals at home and abroad where he entertains children and adults alike with readings from his books and live-drawing demonstrations. Much of King Co o was inspired by Adam’s memories of playing in the woods at the back of his home with his brother, Matt, and of the time he spent at a 462-year-old boarding school in north Norfolk. Adam lives in Brighton, with his wife, his daughter and a cat called Murray.
Author photo © Paul Winter
the best books for 9-12 year olds
How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
Ottoline and the Purple Fox
Dragon Riders of Roar
Pokémon - Underwater Adventure: A Graphic Novel
Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed King Coo - The Curse of the Mummy's Gold and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
King Coo - The Curse of the Mummy's Gold features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers age 7+, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Animal Stories, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
King Coo - The Curse of the Mummy's Gold was written by Adam Stower and published by David Fickling Books
King Coo - The Curse of the Mummy's Gold has 253 pages
Yes it is part of King Coo series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
©PTC International Ltd T/A LoveReading is registered in England. Company number: 10193437. VAT number: 270 4538 09. Registered address: 157 Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3HP. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer
The National Year of Reading starts here. Join thousands of families and schools supporting reading for pleasure across the UK.