by Anne Fine (Author)
Aimed at junior readers, this collection offers a diverse mixture of familiar and classic poetry chosen by Anne Fine: from W.H. Auden, A.E. Housman, Christina Rossetti, Wordsworth and other poets. Also included are poems from the late 20th century like Stevie Smith's "Not Waving but Drowning" or Ted Hughes "Full Moon and Little Frieda". Poets from Afro-Caribbean backgrounds like John Agard and Grace Nichols are also featured, alongside several other poets from non-European cultures. A collection of over 70 poems, the book also contains tips from Anne Fine to help children understand the poems.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Published: 07 Aug 2002
ISBN 10: 0552548685
ISBN 13: 9780552548687
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Anne Fine has won many awards for her work: the Carnegie Medal (twice), the Whitbread Children's Novel Award (twice), the Guardian Children's Literature Award, a Smarties Prize and she has twice been voted Children's Writer of the Year.