A tale of imagination and friendship, from the nation's favourite illustrator, Quentin Blake!

When two bold adventurers climb over the wall to explore the overgrown garden next door, the discover a ship made of bushes, with tall, thin trees for masts. They also meet marvellous Mrs Tredegar, who turns them into a fully trained crew, and with their imaginations at the ready, they embark on a series of glorious voyages.

"Blake is beyond brilliant . . . I've never met a child who doesn't love Quentin Blake" - Daily Telegraph

Quentin Blake is one of Britain's best-loved and most successful author-illustrators, and was made the first Children's Laureate in 1999. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, and the Kate Greenaway Medal. among others.

All children love to act out imaginary situations in the games they play. A 'Let's Pretend' par excellence, (one of which imaginative adults take part). This is a new aspect of Quentin Blake who is invariably unpredictable in his creativity.

About the Author
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.

Reviews
A book of exceptional warmth and humanity . . . This is Quentin Blake at his richest and most colourful * Guardian *
A book to explore and enjoy again and again * Junior Education *


Awards
Winner of Smarties Book Prize Bronze Award 1998. Short-listed for Kurt Maschler Award 1998 and Smarties Book Prize 6-8 Category 1998.



Book Information
ISBN 9780099253327
Author Quentin Blake
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 231g
Dimensions(mm) 315mm * 225mm * 3mm