The Five of Us - Hardcover

Quentin Blake

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849763046 ISBN 13: 9781849763042

Publisher: Tate Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Shortlisted for the 2015 English Association 4-11 Picture Book Award

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.

About this title

Review:

'This book is testament to Blake's belief that all children need to be able find themselves in books. And despite the book's seemingly effortless inclusivity, he's thought very carefully about how to get it right' - Booktrust

'An inspirational book with a lovely message, Quentin has a talent for storytelling and has crafted a tale that is moving, nail-biting and incredibly uplifting' - Junior Magazine

'It's a great reminder that all children are unique and that's what makes them so special.' - Scope

'It's a lovely story but the brilliant part is that as well as writing the story Quentin Blake has also illustrated it - and it's gorgeous.' - The Bookbag

'A charming tale of friendship' - Parents in Touch

'Perfectly captur[es] the essence of what makes kids so imaginative, brilliant and brave whatever their background or ability.' - Read it Daddy

'Blake's illustrations are, as always, utterly excellent' - Storyseekers

'A delightful new children's book that celebrates difference and strengths...A book I'm sure parents will love to read with their children' - Connected Magazine

'It's great and rather refreshing to see a range of diverse characters in Quentin Blake's new book' --Picturebooksblogger

From the Back Cover:

Following the success of THREE LITTLE OWLS (one of the Independent's Top 5 Children's Books of 2013), Tate Publishing is proud to be working with Quentin Blake again.
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.
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 an inspiration for artists everywhere.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tate Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1849763046
• ISBN 13: 9781849763042
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32