Jack and Nancy: Celebrate Quentin Blakes 90th Birthday

(Paperback)

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Jack and Nancy always wanted to go on an adventure but then they unexpectedly get blown away to one! A beautiful new edition of one of Quentin Blake's first picture books. Jack and Nancy love to hear the sailors tell of adventures far away. But one day, they are walking on the cliffs and it starts to rain, so Jack puts up his umbrella. But the wind picks up and WHOOOOSH they are blown away to an exotic island! They explore for a bit, and even meet a parrot, but there are no sign of any ships to get them home. How will they get back

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Excellent, excellent, excellent! ... a truly brilliant book ... This book is beautifully simple, yet exciting -- Family book reviews * Guardian website *
This wonderful story set against stunning illustrations is a real treat for fans. * Life at Zoo blog *

Author Bio

Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember. He taught illustration for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, of which he is an honorary professor. He has won many prizes, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children's Laureate. In the 2013 New Year's Honours List he was knighted for services to illustration.