Slambash Wangs of a Compo Gormer

by Robert Leeson

To his schoolmates, Arnold Radleight is Wally of the Year. But in his dreams it's very he is Replic Dornal of Klaptonia, prince and heroic victor of countless mortal combats.What Arnold doesn't know is that Klaptonia really exists. So does Replic Dornal, and he's in trouble. Somehow he must find a safe place to hide, but without anyone knowing he's gone... Which is how Arnold finds himself running for dear life across the deadly wastes of the Bashi Rangles, while Dornal discovers that the Third Year at Denfield is tougher than he expected.

Genres: Own

Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

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Born in Cheshire in 1928, Robert Leeson was a journalist for forty years, interrupted by army service in Egypt. He began to write for children in the 1960s and has had over 65 books published. In 1985 he received the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children's literature.
Also published as R.A. Leeson

Reviews

[Cher · Rating 4 out of 5]

First read in high school. Interesting take on the prince and the pauper

[P.J. Loop · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think I will ever forget this book, especially not the title. True, it is one of those books I read as a young adult. But it was the first book I encountered that had invented its own language.

[Aleph Nova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this like a million years ago.

I mean I was in school.

Wow. Now I feel old.

Anyway, it was great. When I was a kid.