They certainly wouldn’t be as fun, not in my opinion anyway. Yes, I always think of them as a double act, I couldn’t imagine anyone else illustrating his books. I actually wasn’t aware that he was not the first illustrator, I can’t believe I didn’t know that, I will have to read up on that 😊

Yes, what would Roald Dahl books be without the illustrations?! Interesting how we associate Quentin Blake with him, even though Blake was not the first illustrator of Dahl books.

I think all of children’s/YA literature has roots in Alice 🙂 It’s often noted as the first book for children which was purely for entertainment, rather than having a moral purpose. And yes Chris Riddell has a very recognisable style, this series is really a partnership as he developed the world with Paul Stewart.

It’s quirky and interesting 🙂 If you’re looking for an adventure story at the younger age bracket of YA and like the style of Chris Riddell, I would recommend!

Yes, I agree on the world building, it’s fantastic. I remember the various creatures better than the plots too. The wig-wigs are the scariest, like a cross between piranhas and pom-poms! I don’t think I quite finished the series but I intend to in the future.

Thank you 🙂 I think this series has been moderately successful, I always thought there should be an animated film!