His Majesty the King by Rudyard Kipling

This gentle story centers on a young boy in a military cantonment who imagines himself a ruler over the world of grown-ups around him. His innocence and imagination contrast with the adult world of duty and discipline. The plot reflects childhood perception and the power of fantasy to elevate mundane life. Kipling uses a light touch to depict the boy’s emotional realm. A sweet and nostalgic look at authority through a child’s eyes.