about the author

Alan Paul Durston lives with his wife Erica and son Jack in the shadow of the 13th Century castle in Caerphilly in South Wales, near his daughter Lucy and grandchildren Jacob and Scarlet.He lived and worked in Hamburg, Germany for 10 years where the idea for The Land of No Food was conceived.Not only an author, Alan plays guitar and is also a songwriter being influenced by life, events and history.

about the book

Prince Durst, the leader of his tribe in Wales is a troubled man. The Welsh dragons, the food of his nation, are becoming extinct. He can’t let his people starve, but what will he do? He will need to travel to far off shores to find a land of food.Setting sail in his ship he voyages far, far away and discovers the land of Zitan, ruled by a Queen tormented by dragons!Helping the Queen with her troublesome pests she rewards the Prince for his help and bravery.The Prince can now return home to his people with the answer to all his worries and problems!

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A Mythical Adventure That’s Winning Hearts

I’m absolutely thrilled by the warm reception The Land of No Food! has received from readers and reviewers alike. To see people connect with the world I imagined—and to hear that both children and ........

The Land of No Food! Reviewed on Linda's Book Bag!

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