Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario, and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom has an unusual ability. Disaster strikes on a day in the countryside, but by working together and combining their individual powers, the Fantastic Five save the day. Teeming with Quentin Blake’s characteristic sense of fun and exuberant illustrations, The Five of Us is a powerful though subtle reminder that the world is a better place when we focus on what we can do rather than what we can’t.
Praise
"The message about talents coming in all shapes and sizes (and from all sorts of people) is loud and clear."Publishers Weekly
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"Blake’s line here is even looser and more energetic than usual, with every element—from child to bird to bus to bystander to cheese-and-pickle sandwich—suffused with personality. A loving celebration of diversity and inclusiveness is slipped in without comment."The Horn Book Magazine
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