The Unlikely Diary of Prince Kal the Alien

By Ross Welford

The first book in a hilarious new diary format series from Ross Welford, the bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster.

Prince Kallimonka Evergreen Wildgore – you can call him Prince Kal – is stranded.

Two days ago, on his home planet of Imaginaria, he entered the Anywhere Cabinet – a magical, intergalactic vessel – and things did not go according to plan… and along with his beloved pet, he accidentally crash-landed on Planet Earth, where he now finds himself stranded. Before he can return home, Kal must repair the Anywhere Cabinet and find his pet.

But no-one on Earth who meets Kal believes him when he tries to explain his predicament, and so he decides to keep a diary to document his struggles in this strange new land.

Incredibly funny, illustrated throughout with diary-style doodles, and with a hilarious, one-of-a-kind hero, The Unlikely Diary of Prince Kal the Alien is the first book in a brilliant and unforgettable new series from Ross Welford, perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, and Hercules: The Diary of a (Sort of) Hero.

Format: Paperback
Ageband: from 8
Release Date: 05 Jun 2025
Pages: 368
ISBN: 978-0-00-854480-5
Ross Welford was a journalist and television producer before becoming a full-time writer. He lives in London with his wife, children, a border collie and several tropical fish.