Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for children 8+. Fizzing with magic, danger, friendship and art, this exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob. Perfect for boys and girls aged 8 to 12.'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David WalliamsSome 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.'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth . . . I need to know what happens next!' – Nadia Shireen'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of Amelia Fang
'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David WalliamsSuperstar, 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+. This exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob and is illustrated in black and white throughout.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.'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth' – Nadia Shireen'A vividly illustrated, immersive romp that will leave readers desperate for the next instalment' – Guardian'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of Amelia Fang
Harold and the Purple Crayon meets The Train to Impossible Places for boys and girls of 8+, this dazzling adventure fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. It's funny too . . .
La novela comienza cuando Frank Osbaldistone, hijo de un comerciante Ingl s, viaja por primera vez al norte de Inglaterra, y posteriormente a la Tierras Altas de Escocia, con el objeto de cobrar una deuda robada a su padre. Pero cuando el joven Francis descubre que su intrigante y astuto primo Rashleigh intenta hacerse tanto con los negocios de su padre como con el amor de Diana Vernon, la joven a la que pretende, no le queda otro remedio que acudir en busca del legendario Rob Roy y solicitar su ayuda. Rob Roy es el l der del clan MacGregor, y, aunque valiente y sin miedo, es a su vez un proscrito con precio sobre su cabeza. Pese a ello, decide ayudar a Francis para enfrentarse a Rashleigh, aunque le cueste su propia captura. Ambientada en las v speras del alzamiento jacobita de 1715 en Escocia, Rob Roy es probablemente la novela m s c lebre de Sir Walter Scott, d nde se a nan los hechos hist ricos del popular personaje, y la imaginaci n del autor que desarroll el concepto de novela hist rica, en un retrato incomparable de intriga, rivalidad y romance.
Rob Roy, tambi n llamado "el pr ncipe de los ladrones", es el Robin Hood escoc s del siglo XVII. Frank Osbaldistone, heredero de una casa comercial de Londres, tendr que enfrentarse a su malvado primo Rasleigh, por la disputa de los negocios de su padre y el amor de Diana Vernon.
La novela comienza cuando Frank Osbaldistone, hijo de un comerciante Ingl s, viaja por primera vez al norte de Inglaterra, y posteriormente a la Tierras Altas de Escocia, con el objeto de cobrar una deuda robada a su padre. Pero cuando el joven Francis descubre que su intrigante y astuto primo Rashleigh intenta hacerse tanto con los negocios de su padre como con el amor de Diana Vernon, la joven a la que pretende, no le queda otro remedio que acudir en busca del legendario Rob Roy y solicitar su ayuda. Rob Roy es el l der del clan MacGregor, y, aunque valiente y sin miedo, es a su vez un proscrito con precio sobre su cabeza. Pese a ello, decide ayudar a Francis para enfrentarse a Rashleigh, aunque le cueste su propia captura.Ambientada en las visperas del alzamiento jacobita de 1715 en Escocia, Rob Roy es probablemente la novela mas celebre de Sir Walter Scott, donde se narran los hechos hist ricos del popular personaje, y la imaginaci n del autor que desarrollo el concepto de novela hist rica, en un retrato incomparable de intriga, rivalidad y romance.
