The King of Messy Potatoes Author:John Dashney, Chris Leathers A medieval boy finds reality in the 20th century and a modern boy finds escape in medieval times. In search of his lost mother, Spud meets a wise raven and learns to rule the mysterious floating kingdom of Messy Potatoes. He learns that the decisions of a king have many consequences and that doing the right things I now always as easy as ... more »it looks. Spud’s modern counterpart, John Kneale Brooks, discovers courage and love through his grandfather, who tells him the adventures of Spud.« less