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Name: How to become king
Author: Jan Terlouw

After the king of Katoren's death, a boy aspires to win the crown. Seven Ministers test him with seven impossible tasks. The boy must overcome these challenges to prove his worth and become the next ruler.

First publish date: 1976

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Jan Terlouw

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