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“Each story follows Alan, who is a very confident cat, determined to take over the universe alongside his loyal friend Fido, a dog who helps carry out the plans. The humour comes from the fact that Alan is brimming with big ideas and absolute self-belief, but not much practical sense. Fido, on the other hand, is thoughtful, creative and quietly competent. That classic dynamic of the overconfident leader and the smart sidekick is something I think that children enjoy immensely, and it’s played to brilliant effect here. …this book is very re-readable and a perfect example of how graphic novels can hook children into reading through humour and imagination.” Read more...
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