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Author

John Yeoman
John Yeoman

John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycée in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children’s books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.

Illustrator

Quentin Blake
Quentin Blake

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.

Sixes and Sevens

(Paperback) - 06/10/2011

9781849393089

Sixes and Sevens RRP £7.99

Synopsis

When Barnaby sets off on his raft, his mother tells him to stop at each village on the way to Limber Lea. Along the way he ends up collecting a wild and surprising bunch of passengers - including three schoolmistresses and ten grasshoppers!. Will Barnaby be able to transport them all to Limber Lea without any mishaps?

  • Paperback
  • Published: 06/10/2011
  • ISBN: 9781849393089
  • Age Range: 0+ years