The Five of Us
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
The Five of Us
By (Author) Sir Quentin Blake
Tate Publishing
Tate Publishing
1st September 2014
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
823.914
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 193mm, Height 257mm, Spine 10mm
352g
Description
THE FIVE OF US is a captivating tale of adventure, friendship and teamwork from one of Britain's best-loved illustrators. Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom has an unusual ability. Disaster strikes on a day out to the countryside but, working together and combining their individual powers, the Fantastic Five save the day. Teeming with Quentin Blake's characteristic sense of fun and his exuberant illustrations, THE FIVE OF US is also a powerful, though subtle, reminder that the world is a better place when we focus on what we can do, rather than on what we can't.
Reviews
"Blake's line here is even looser and more energetic than usual, with every element--from child to bird to bus to bystander to cheese-and-pickle sandwich--suffused with personality. A loving celebration of diversity and inclusiveness is slipped in without comment."-- "The Horn Book Magazine"
"The message about talents coming in all shapes and sizes (and from all sorts of people) is loud and clear."-- "Publishers Weekly" (2/23/2015 12:00:00 AM)
Author Bio
Quentin Blake taught for many years at the Royal College of Art, where he was head of the illustration department from 1978 to 1986. His collaborations with writers such as Russell Hoban and Roald Dahl, as well as his own creations, such as Mister Magnolia, have established his reputation as one of the world's leading illustrators, and made him an inspiration for artists everywhere.
