Never grow up by Roald Dahl. Illus. by Quentin Blake

Never Grow up is a picture book inspired by the works of Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.  The actual writing is a collaboration between Al Blyth, an award-winning playwright and screenwriter, and Stella Gurney, who has worked as both a copywriter and an editor and now writes full time. They are an experienced and talented team who have captured the style of Dahl’s work incredibly well. 

The story talks directly to the reader in the hope of guiding us to live the kind of life Dahl appreciated most, with magic, mischief and adventure galore and people who appreciate those who are not “run of the mill”.  It celebrates adults who can hold on to all the childhood wonder of the world and push their skills to the limits by being bold and striving for the wackiest life possible.

The rhyme and rhythm of the book capture the Roald Dahl classics and combined with the familiar illustrations of Blake we could almost believe Dahl still lives.  This book will be enjoyed by all fans of Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake.

Themes: Growing up, Imagination, Children.

Gabrielle Anderson