Blurb from the back of the book....
With filthy hair all over his face and horrid plots growing in his mind, Mr Twit is one of the nastiest people you'll ever meet and Mrs Twit is just as bad and even uglier! But they don't stop at tricking each other: neighbouring children and even the local birds are in danger, and that's where the Muggle-Wumps come in. This family of monkeys has had enough of the Twits' tricks and, with the help of the handsome Roly-Poly bird, they decide it's time for sweet revenge...
Roald Dahl's 'The Twits'
Illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Published by: The Penguin Group.
Target audience: the illustration needs to be targeted towards children, both male and female. It shouldn't be too baby-ish, nor too sophisticated. It is intended to appeal to children from the ages of 7-12.
The cover image should feature the two main characters. Although Dahl's description of the two is not a pleasant one, this image should be mainly humorous. An element of the grotesque nature of the pair should be expressed with some comedy, however, it should not be at all frightening.
In terms of style, a child like simplicity would be preferable. A fluid feeling, ideally in watercolours to keep the image soft and the colours muted.
It is recommended that you read the book before beginning the illustration.
