by Carol Ann Duffy (Author), Alice Stevenson (Cover Design)
'In the world of British poetry, Carol Ann Duffy is a superstar' - ( Guardian ). This stellar edition of her poems brings together work from her four award-winning collections for children, and sprinkles in a generous helping of new poems to match. From her dazzlingly debut Meeting Midnight through to her newest, brightest poems, Carol Ann Duffy's writing for younger readers has always bubbled with wit and humour, intelligence and affection, and introduced us to many strange and wonderful characters along the way. Among the enchanting voices to be heard are those of the Loch Ness Monster's husband, the oldest girl in the world and a heard of cows on a shopping trip to Manchester.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Published: 12 Aug 2010
ISBN 10: 0571219691
ISBN 13: 9780571219698
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: All of the new Poet Laureate's poetry collections for children brought together for the first time, plus lots of new poems.