The King of the Park

"The King of the Park" by Marshall Saunders is a late 19th-century children's book following a young boy named Eugene and his fascination with Napoleon. The story, set in Boston Park, blends humor and adventure as Eugene interacts with Sergeant Hardy, a kind officer, and King Boozy, a dignified cat. Eugene, alone in a new city, shares his imaginative view of the world with the Sergeant, who introduces him to the park's curious characters, including animals with human-like qualities; these interactions start a tale of childhood, loyalty, and figuring out who you are, as Eugene grapples with feeling all alone.