The third and final instalment in the Peanut Jones series and it does not disappoint. These books are beautifully illustrated, adding to our enjoyment of the story and we have so enjoyed journeying through Chroma with Peanut and her companions.

These books have everything: adventure, art, science, danger, friendship, bravery, hope and magic.

I already have the first two Peanut Jones books in my classroom and absolutely will be adding the third as soon as I get my hands on a paperback print copy.

A brilliant final installment in the Peanut Jones series - these highly illustrated books are a pleasure to read with an exciting story combined with beautiful illustrations.

Peanut Jones and her friends (and family!) are on their final quest to save Chroma from the evil Mr White who is draining the illustrated city of all it's magic. This book draws together many of the plot points from the earlier books and brings them together into an unexpected ending.

The friendship between the characters is one of the strengths of the story and it feels like they are really reflective of childhood friendships with small disagreements turning into something much larger. The characters themselves are all immensely likeable and so you do desperately want them all to work together.

I loved the blend of science and art in the book with the creativity of the setting being mixed with the engineering of the razar robot army.

A really enjoyable read; I can't think of many children who wouldn't enjoy reading this and it would make a great bedtime story or class readaloud. The best part - the ending suggested another series focusing on a different character - I can't wait to read these!

Really enjoyed this book. My only problem was that it was quite tricky on my device to read the print on the dark background of the illustrations. Very entertaining and in paper form no doubt clearer to read.

This was an epic conclusion to the trilogy. I adored all the characters and I loved how everything was wrapped up. I would love to see more books from this world. Perhaps following a different character (IYKYK). This has been by far one of my best reads of the year.

We adore this series, and this book is no exception. My son found it really fun and we were engrossed reading it together with his little brother. We have the author's art books, which was what led us to start this series initially - and this book lives up to our expectations on the illustration front.

I hope there is more to come as the ending implies, as these are fantastic quality stories.

A lovely way to end the trilogy with superb illustrations. My eight year old loves Rob Biddulph and has met him twice at literary events and he is the kindest children's author. My class always love to hear the Boobie song too!

A wonderful ending to an epic series! Mr White is the villain who kidnaps Peanut’s mum. The story has such brilliant themes of friendship and creativity. An absolute roller coaster with twists and turns!

The characters apologise for their mistakes, follow their hearts as well as following their heads when needed. Although Peanut Jones is the protagonist, every character plays their part perfectly.

The illustrations are fantastic and really bring the story to life – the illustrations are fully part of the storytelling.

This was a wonderful next book in the Peanut Jones series, my daughter absolutely loved it! Really fun, funny, and engaging. Looking forward to picking up a physical copy when it’s out in a few weeks too :)

While many of us that love children’s books frequently despair of some parents and carers only buying books by authors whose names they recognise, there is one very well known writer who I feel nobody could object to: Rob Biddulph. Coming to the attention of many adults and their charges during the first Covid lockdown thanks to his Draw with Rob classes on YouTube, his career has gone from strength to strength since then and having made his name initially as an illustrator, he has now established himself as an author of titles for older children with his Peanut Jones series.

Having been most fortunate to meet him at a local book event in November last year, where he was the star of the show, I can confirm here what I had long suspected. Unlike certain other popular authors, not only can Mr Biddulph write a cracking story, but he is a genuinely lovely human being – one who took great care in how he spoke to his young fans (and older ones), was happy to pose for photos and whose event was one of the most enjoyable afternoons I had ever spent out. Here, in the third in this brilliant series, his talent and warmth shine out from the pages, in a story that I really enjoyed.

Having at last found her father Gary – who had been imprisoned by the mysterious Mr White – at the end of Book 2, Peanut, her siblings Little-Bit and Leo, and friends Rockwell, talking rat Woodhouse and robot 67, are desperately looking to find a way from the Illustrated City within the land of Chroma to Milan. In the beautiful Italian city, Mr White is entertaining Peanut’s mother Tracey in an attempt to draw out the rest of her family so that he can take possession of magical pencil Little Tail that holds the key to the restoration of both colours and democracy to Chroma.

Concerned that if Gary travels to Milan, Mr White will not only be able to snatch the pencil but also Peanut’s dad, the others persuade him to stay in Chroma while they sneak through the secret portal that leads there and manage to find Mrs Jones and Mr White within the church which houses Da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper. Using Little Tail, Peanut draws a magic doorway to allow them to travel back to Chroma, rescuing not just her mother but Mr White’s PA Nerys too. Having believed until now that Gary had abandoned his family, Tracey is initially cross with him but soon comes round when the truth behind his disappearance is explained to her.

When the family and the members of the Resistance – the underground organisation trying to overthrow White and restore Chroma to its former glory – meet up, they decide to get cracking on the Illustrated City and plans are put in place to refill the lake with its rainbow water the following day. But when the time comes, things go badly wrong and Peanut and her family find themselves not only trapped but separated from Little Tail. Can Peanut find her way out of this dilemma without the magic pencil to help her? And do these events signal the end for the Illustrated City and Chroma once and for all?

We’ve seen Peanut’s character develop since her first outing and here, when she believes that all is finally going to be put right, she allows the reuniting of her family to overrule her common sense and her belief in others, leading her to make a mistake with shocking consequences. For those children who believe that they need to be perfect to be loved or valued, this is a really important message to take on board. It’s human nature to make mistakes and what counts is recognising them and then trying to make amends and, equally, for those on the receiving end of the mistake – it is the forgiving and forgetting of another’s error that is the bigger gesture.

Perfect for confident readers aged 8+, I had believed this third title to be the end of Peanut’s adventures but although it brings the story arc to a natural conclusion, it is very clear from the ending that there is more to come – something about which I am thrilled, as I know many others will be. Not only are these brilliant stories that will hook in young readers but, as you would expect, they are beautifully illustrated by the writer, making them not just hugely engaging for younger readers but also for their less confident friends in upper KS2 and even into KS3 and any adults lucky enough to be sharing these with their charges.

Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow publishes in hardback on September 28th and paperback on April 11th 2024. Until then, my enormous thanks go to publisher MacMillan Kids and to Net Galley for my advance virtual read.

Great ending to this wonderful series, full of great characters and creativity. Lots of learning too.

A twisty turny magical masterpiece bursting with colour. And what an epic ending to a spectacular series. Hands down one of our absolute favourites and one to go back over again and again and again and you get the picture! A go-to gift too!

Draw With Rob may have kept us entertained through lockdown but we were quite late to his highly successful lower MG series: Peanut Jones. Beginning book one, Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, in

January 2023, we quickly realised that we'd been missing out and galloped through book two, Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals, just in time for my daughter to decide to dress up as Peanut for World Book Day. Not wanting to wait until September for the final instalment, we then jumped at the chance to read an early copy of Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow, courtesy of Pan Macmillan and NetGalley...

When Peanut Jones, her sister, Little-Bit and her sort-of-friend, Rockwell, create a portal into an illustrated city with an unusual pencil, little do they know that they're about to embark on an incredible adventure. The city of Chroma is the source of all artistic creativity but does it have anything to do with why her dad has up and left the family home?

Peanut soon discovers that Chroma is in terrible danger. A villain called Mr. White has taken over the city and is trying to destroy it. Not only that, but the pencil Peanut has in her possession seems to be the key to stopping Mr. White. Can Peanut keep it out of his possession, join the resistance and find out where her dad is? Time is running out! Her mum has been kidnapped and Mr. White may not be quite who he seems. Does he have the upper hand after all? The fight for Chroma may come down to the luck of the draw...


The first thing to say is that these books are physically stunning. Having read the first two books in hardback, they are a feast for the senses; highly illustrated, full of tonal colours and incredibly satisfying to hold. Yet, woven through the beautiful aesthetics, is a story as bright and vivid as a rainbow. The world-building is incredible, Rob Biddulph's imagination jumps off the page and the characters - from Peanut to Little-Bit to Jonathan Higginbottom to Table Guy - are all highly memorable and lovable. The twists and turns are quirky and unpredictable enough to keep readers on their toes. But then, what do you expect from a world where anything you draw becomes real?

For a MG novel, the vocabulary is quite challenging in places. However, combined with the short chapter lengths and the extensive illustrations, this proved to be a positive thing, giving my nine year old the determination to persist and improving her reading level. I don't think I've seen her devour a series like this before and I believe that, as a rather reluctant reader, she was inspired by the whole package: the engaging story, the world and the very visual depictions of what was happening at each point.

The third instalment proved to be very satisfying. There were some great twists and turns and drama right until the very end. Although, this is a deeply thought-out world and plot, the overall tone is light, with an emphasis on the sheer joy of art and creating. In all three books and, indeed, through the very place names of the world he has created, Rob Biddulph pays homage to famous artists and to the history and importance of art in our culture and personal lives. The end-papers help to inspire and educate and, to our delight, it appears that this might not quite be the end of the end, even if we never return to Chroma. Watch this empty space...

This is a very special middle-grade fantasy series that is so utterly unique, I can't actually think of any comparison texts. What I do know is that is a celebration of the good stuff: of art, creativity, family, friendships and magical worlds. Of adventure and superheroes and joy. We really recommend you don't miss out.

DNF - something is wrong with the format that the illustrations are covering the text. What I can read is well written and enjoyable. Love the imagery.


The illustration are great.
But something is wrong with the format. I have downloaded as well as used netgalley and both are formats are corrupted

Peanut Jones is up against a very villainous villain indeed - and Mr White proves that there are no limits to his evil designs (get it?) by kidnapping Peanut's mum!

This adventure was a roller coaster ride, and Peanut acquitted herself well, as did Little Bit and the others. The focus on friendship and teamwork was good to see, and sends all the right messages to young readers.

Ending the chapters on cliffhangers was a terrific strategy and the many plot twists were greatly appreciated. The illustrations were just brilliant.

How Rob Biddulph packed in so many ideas about creativity, so much information about arts and artists, and so much fun into one story is really impressive. I give this 3.5 stars.

Having read the previous two books, I had high hopes for this one and it more than lived up to my expectations. Another magical whirlwind adventure for Peanut, her family and the all important 'Little Tail' as they battle to restore the power of creativity, rescue mum and defeat Mr White. I love the artistic mentions throughout the story as a gentle way to highlight real-life artists and their works of art. Rob is known for his amazing illustrations and the use of a muted colour palette compliments the story perfectly. I wonder what is next for Little Bit .. I've got my fingers crossed that she will embark on a new adventure of her own.
Thank you for a fabulous trilogy of adventure books.

The last book and everything was brought together wonderfully. It was a rollercoaster of a read, with unexpected twists. This book inspires teamwork and determination, as well as showing people can change giving the chance. The illustrations throughout the book really brought the story alive and have the characters meaning and depth. The epilogue has definitely left this reader wanting more!

We love Rob Biddulph and Peanut Jones! The whole family wants to review this, so here goes.

Tilly (8)
I really liked these books and how exciting they are and how every chapter is a cliffhanger. I can’t wait to see if there is a Little-Bit book, I couldn’t get to sleep I was so excited. I liked when Peanut explained what makes an artist. Little-Bit, Peanut and Rockwell were my favourite characters and I liked when Peanut made a skateboard ramp with the spray can like she made the rainbow in the first book.

Carys (6)
My favourite character was Little-Bit, because she’s funny, and I liked the big twist. I begged for more chapters every night.

Allan (40)
While I struggled to keep up with the various accents I enjoyed reading this aloud! As a parent it’s wonderful to see my children so enthusiastic about books. Every chapter is a page-turner and I frequently read longer than I meant to each night. The girls came up with their own theories after each cliffhanger or reveal and were gripped. Tilly read the first two books on her own but when we knew we had this one to review we read all three aloud as a family and she was very good at avoiding spoilers while still getting really excited about upcoming parts. I had worried it might be a bit complicated for my 6 year old but she loved it and could follow the story easily with some of the vocabulary explained.

Leah (40)
My husband read the majority of this but I listened every night and the girls were shouting with excitement, laughing hysterically and begging for one chapter each night. They talked about the characters all the time, drew pictures and even made them out of Lego. They really captured their imagination and hearts and they have plans to dress as them on World Book Day complete with hair dye! I couldn’t have asked for more from a book, lovely messages about family, friendships and loyalties as well as the importance of creativity and art. We learned about art, history, science and geography all wrapped up in a really exciting story. Thank you Rob Biddulph for so many happy hours reading!

Wow! What an epic ending to a brilliant series. I utterly adore how at the heart of this whole series has been the concepts of creativity and friendship - both of which are tried and tested throughout this final instalment. I love that it’s a team effort to battle the villain. I love that characters make mistakes and apologise. I love that sometimes they needed to follow their heart and other times follow their heads. I really enjoyed that this series was all about Peanut Jones but that she isn’t a perfect hero, and that it requires every character to play their part. It’s a real ensemble piece. And above all I love Little Bit! She’s amazing and deserves a series in her own right (and even if she doesn’t get one I’ve created one for her in my head!)

The illustrations really do bring this story to life and create a magic that can sometimes be lacking from older kids fiction - I’d love to see more books created in this way where illustrations are part of the storytelling too.

The epilogue is also just *chefs kiss* and left my mind wandering into a whole new world of creativity - ingenious way to end the series.

Rob Biddulph’s Peanut Jones books have been a delight, right from the very first, and this latest is no exception. Riotous adventuring from Peanut and her ‘gang’ (so many delightful characters, both flesh and blood ones of different ethnicities, and some of the most brilliant metal ones to have been created since R2D2 and K-9) are supported by page after page of the most wonderfully entertaining illustrations – this a pure kid-fest of reading joy. It is not just gratification for the seekers of amusing adventures, though. Rob Biddulph manages to pack his high jinks with lots of arty references too. Where else could kids learn so entertainingly about Swan Lake, Caravaggio, Leonardo’s Last Supper, Banksy (and many others famous artists) the technique of ‘trompe l’oeil’ and loads of other cultural stuff as well? Drawing pencils make some brilliant guest appearances too, not to mention Crayola wax crayons. This is just such a wonderfully inventive and creative world. And all within a highly exciting, amusing, thrilling, totally absorbing story. This book, and its two companions, are a real gift to children, and will do much to bring more and more of them into the wonderful company of those whose life is enhanced by reading (and perhaps drawing) for pleasure.

I read this in one sitting, and I loved every moment. There were twists and turns that I didn't see coming and some lovely moments about friendship and what it means to lose a friend. It is filled with the usual superb writing that the other 2 books have and the pictures are amazing.
Peanut and friends have to work hard to stop Mr White and they're nearly there when things become trickier and plot twists are revealed. The band of friends (and adults) work together to form plans and carry them out. Siblings, friends and family all work together, and a surprising heir is revealed.
I loved the last part about LB and I'm really hoping she has her own book coming out too!