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K-3
Illustrated by
Adam Rex.
"Long ago," warrior Rock found that he had out-battled every inhabitant of the Kingdom of Backyard. Paper faced the same challenge in the Empire of Mom's Home Office, as did Scissors in the Kitchen Realm. So each hero sets out to find a worthy opponent. Hilariously elaborate battle cries and full-bleed art that almost vibrates with combative intensity make this over-the-top origin story a winner.