By Rob Biddulph (author) , Rob Biddulph (illustrator) Part of the Peanut Jones series
"Lavishly illustrated, endlessly inventive and exciting first adventure for a great new character "
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The first novel from the lockdown #drawwithrob hero for schools and families everywhere, is an absolute triumph. The first in what is sure to become a best selling and popular series introduces us to the amazing Peanut Jones. Her artist father has gone missing, and her own love of drawing is being stifled in her new school and not valued by her mother.
The discovery of a magic pencil, that literally brings drawings to life, enables her to draw a door and step through into another world, where she hopes she may be able to find her father.
Peanut is aided and accompanied by her new science-loving friend, Rockwell, and her genius younger sibling, Little Bit. Together they face many dangers as they travel through the land of Chroma, not least the villainous Mr. White, who wants to extinguish all colour and creativity. Chroma is a superbly imagined world and each district and many of the vivid characters have a distinctly artistic flavour – The Ink District, Warholia, Vincent Fields etc.
Little Tail the magic pencil is also known Pencil Number One, the very first pencil created by inventor Nicolas-Jaques Conte. There is actually a glossary at the end of the book to give readers a mini education in Art History and ensure they can appreciate all the references- very useful for parents and teachers!
This is a book suffused with the joy of art, by an artist and for budding artists everywhere, but most of all it is a hugely enjoyable, witty and exciting story that will captivate readers of all ages. Highly recommended.
Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for boys and girls of 8+.
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Fizzing with magic, danger, friendship and art, this exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.
Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can't fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she's stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she's pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad.
Goodness me, THIS BOOK. Rob Biddulph has only gone & done it again. Committed the ultimate crime of being FAR TOO AWESOME. I mean, look at this utter beauty?! Those illustrations. This book is EPIC -- Laura Ellen Anderson
A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity -- Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series
A masterful mix of art, heart and edge-of-your-seat adventure. I love Peanut Jones! -- Sibeal Pounder
Fresh and original, it's full of Biddulph's characteristic warmth and, of course, his striking illustrations. - - Fiona Noble - The Bookseller
Rob Biddulph is a bestselling and multi award-winning author/illustrator.
He was the official World Book Day Illustrator for 2019, 2020 and 2021. He is the author of many highly, acclaimed, award-winning picture books, including Blown Away, GRRRRR!, Odd Dog Out, Sunk, Kevin, Show and Tell, Dog Gone and the Dinosaur Juniors series.
In March 2020 he started #DrawWithRob, a series of twice-weekly draw-along videos designed to help parents whose children were forced to stay home from school due to the Covid 19 pandemic. #DrawWithRob became an internet sensation, garnering national and international media coverage, and has been used as a learning resource by thousands of families across the globe.
In 2020 he broke the Guinness World Record for the largest ever online art class when 45,611 people tuned in to his live #DrawWithRob YouTube class. Before he became a full-time author/illustrator Rob was the art director of the Observer Magazine, NME, Uncut, SKY and Just Seventeen.
He lives in London with his wife and three daughters and hasn't given up hope that, maybe, one of them will go to an Arsenal match with him one day.
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Lovely book, full of beautiful illustrations, but has got a lot of punctuation mistakes!
I spotted this eye-catching book on the library shelf. Well, my brother spotted it, actually, but that doesn't matter.
Peanut Jones is a 12 year old girl who loves to draw! However, she always gets in trouble for it. Her life isn't going well either. Her dad's disappeared, her family isn't what it used to be, and she's stuck in the most boring school ever. But when she discovers a magical pencil, that will change her life forever.
I loved Peanut from the start. She's on the front cover as well. Rockwell, her 'Study Buddy', seems to be more into exams, tests, and is nice, but less brave and an egghead. I also loved Little Bit, Peanut's little sister! She is definitely clever for a 5 year old.... Read Full Review
Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for boys and girls of 8+. Fizzing with magic, danger, friendship and art, this exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Art and Design, Educational: Arts, general, Educational material, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City was written by Rob Biddulph and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City has 376 pages
Yes it is part of Peanut Jones series
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