What is Quentin Blake best known for?

Quentin Blake is best known for Matilda, published in 1988 with 833 ratings and a 4.3 average. It is the most-rated of Quentin Blake's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Quentin Blake written?

SansFiction lists 3 books by Quentin Blake, published between 1964 and 1988. The most popular are Matilda, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and The BFG.

Which Quentin Blake book should I read first?

Matilda is the usual place to start: it is Quentin Blake's most-rated book here, with a 4.3 average.

What genres does Quentin Blake write?

Quentin Blake's books on SansFiction are tagged Children, Classics, Fantasy and Fiction.

Quentin Blake

English cartoonist, illustrator and children's writer

§ About Quentin Blake's books

Books on SansFiction: 3
Published: 1964–1988
Average rating: 4.1 / 5 across 2,036 ratings
Genres: Children, Classics, Fantasy, Fiction

Start here: Matilda (1988)

Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back.

Common questions about Quentin Blake

What is Quentin Blake best known for?: Quentin Blake is best known for Matilda, published in 1988 with 833 ratings and a 4.3 average. It is the most-rated of Quentin Blake's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Quentin Blake written?: SansFiction lists 3 books by Quentin Blake, published between 1964 and 1988. The most popular are Matilda, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and The BFG.
Which Quentin Blake book should I read first?: Matilda is the usual place to start: it is Quentin Blake's most-rated book here, with a 4.3 average.
What genres does Quentin Blake write?: Quentin Blake's books on SansFiction are tagged Children, Classics, Fantasy and Fiction.

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