
Island of the Lizard King is a captivating interactive adventure book, part of the globally bestselling Fighting Fantasy series. Designed for children aged 4-11, it allows the reader to become the hero, making choices that dictate the story's path and outcomes. Your child will roll dice for combat and skill checks, battling monstrous Lizard Men and other creatures while trying to free human slaves and discover the villain's secret weakness. This book is an excellent way to engage reluctant readers, especially those who enjoy video games, by offering a dynamic, decision-driven narrative that encourages strategic thinking and multiple re-reads.
PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson YOU, the hero, are tasked with confronting the terrifying Lizard King and freeing the human slaves captured by his bloodthirsty army. You must discover the chink in his armour if you have any hope of defeating him... ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!