It’s coronation day and it’s tense, and not just at the palace – everyone who has a part to play is feeling nervous, from the King to the pigeons in Trafalgar Square. Then Colin the King’s little dog snatches the crown and runs off with it. A huge train of people chase after him – the butler, the palace guards, the coach driver, with Diamond and Ruby the horses, the pigeons and all the people waiting to watch. Fortunately, a little girl called Violet brings calm and order back, and as everyone admits to their nerves, everyone feels better. It’s always fun watching the crowd of pursuers grow bigger in stories like this, but the message that it’s normal to be nervous is one we can all appreciate, king and commoner alike!
The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper Synopsis
The day of the new king's coronation has arrived. It's a stupendous day, an exciting day, a MOST important day - and everyone, from the King's butler to the palace guards, is feeling nervous. They're all getting ready when Colin, the King's Jack Russell, grabs the crown and runs away. Soon, he is being chased by the butler, the guards - even the pigeons and crowd gathered for the event! But it takes little violet, aged 5, to work out what the problem is. Maybe Colin is nervous about his important new job as the king's dog. Actually, everyone else admits they're nervous too - especially the King, who has the biggest job of all. Can Violet help get Colin and the crown back to the King in time for the coronation?
A fun royal caper covering themes of anxiety, empathy and community in a light-touch and warm-hearted way. With a non-fiction page about coronations at the end of the book.
Rosalind Spark lives in south London and fell in love with stories when she was very small and constantly pestered her dad to make up sequels to her favourite fairy tales. Her writing is inspired by the many things in life she finds fascinating, which range from how the galaxy works to why sandwiches cut in triangles taste better
