A collection of six comics featuring King Ethelbert, a six-year-old tyrant who expects odd things from the people of his kingdom.

A collection of six comics featuring King Ethelbert, a six-year-old tyrant who expects odd things from the people of his kingdom.

Twelve adventures of Ethelbert, the six-year-old spoiled-rotten king of Porto Cristo, whose childish edicts keep his subjects jumping.

Six-year-old King Ethelbert, with his whims and outrageous demands, creates havoc around the palace and tries the patience of his servants and subjects alike.

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." --Author Emilie Buchwald Filled with beautifully illustrated reviews and a wealth of recommendations, A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics lovingly and thoughtfully reveals a world of graphic novels sure to capture the imagination and curiosity of your child. Children's literature experts and library professionals Scott Robins and Snow Wildsmith select and review 100 age-appropriate books, and recommend another 750 titles for children from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade in this full-color, first-of-its-kind guide. You'll also find an educator's bibliography, website recommendations, and a bounty of resources to make this magical journey informative as well as delightful. Jeff Smith and Vijaya Iyer, producers of the highly acclaimed and award-winning Bone series, provide a Foreword for the book.

The adventures of Ethelbert, the six-year-old spoiled rotten king of Portocristo, whose childish edicts keep his subjects jumping.

A graphic novel about a corn farmer named John Hardin who is suspected by the Black Diamond Detective Agency for blowing up a train and finds himself running from the law.