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The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Brian Patten
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Edited by Brian Patten
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Series | Puffin Poetry |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:144 | Dimensions(mm): Height 264,Width 198 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780140384215
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Classifications | Dewey:821.9140809282 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Random House Children's UK
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Imprint |
Puffin
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Publication Date |
26 August 1999 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A celebratory anthology of the best of Puffin poetry publishing, including poems by Roger McGough, Michael Rosen, Charles Causley, Benjamin Zephaniah, Jackie Kay, Spike Milligan, John Agard, Brian Patten, Allan Ahlberg and Kit Wright. Each poet's work is illustrated by a different artist such as Emma Chichester Clark, Fritz Wegner and Korky Paul.
Author Biography
Brian Patten (Author, External Editor) Brian Patten was born in Liverpool. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include Collected Love Poems, Armada, and, from Penguin, Selected Poems. His verse for children includes Gargling with Jelly, Juggling with Gerbils, and Thawing Frozen Frogs. Brian Patten is a popular performer of his work, and he has also written children's plays as well as editing The Puffin Book of Modern Children's Verse and The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry.
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