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One Hundred and One Favourite Poems John Foster

One Hundred and One Favourite Poems By John Foster

One Hundred and One Favourite Poems by John Foster


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Summary

A substantial volume of favourite poems chosen by 101 of the best known contemporary children's poets.

One Hundred and One Favourite Poems Summary

One Hundred and One Favourite Poems by John Foster

A substantial volume of favourite poems chosen by 101 of the best known contemporary children's poets.

Each of the 101 poets will choose one of their own favourite poems and write a short piece explaining their choice. This volume will, therefore, contain a wide variety of rhyming, non-rhyming, humorous or serious poems, and introduce children to the poets in a very personal way.

The collection will include:
Kevin Crossley-Holland, Valerie Bloom, Pam Ayres, Roger McGough, Gareth Owen, Wes Magee, Colin West, Benjamin Zephaniah, Vernon Scannell, Coral Rumble, Jack Ouseby, Malorie Blackman, Allan Ahlberg, John Agard, Charles Causley, Debjani Chatterjee, Sue Cowling, Paul Cookson, Richard Edwards, Max Fatchen, Michael Dugan, Carol Ann Duffy, Eric Finney, Jenny Joseph and many more!

Alongside well-known HarperCollins authors:
Jez Alborough, Wendy Cope, Colin McNaughton, Margaret Mahy, Ian Whybrow, Berlie Doherty, Tony Bradman, Julia Jarman, Michael Rosen and John Foster.

One Hundred and One Favourite Poems Reviews

101 Favourite Poems
'John Foster is a master of anthologies for pre and early teenagers.'

'Best of all, it can fire young imaginations.'

The Herald (Glasgow)

A Century of Children's Poems
It is a compelling mix of all genres and treatments, and readers are sure to be enriched whether they dip in and out of the book or progress through it in a structured way. Enticing and rewarding, this collection gives a real insight into the superb variety of poems on the 20th century. Bookseller

A thoroughly attractive and definitive collection of a century's poetry for children. Carousel

About John Foster

John Foster is a well-known anthologist and poet and has compiled several wonderful collections - WHAM BANG ORANGUTANG being one of the best known (OUP), and he wrote the poem of the title. He travels extensively to help promote his books.

Additional information

GOR003902138
9780007144389
0007144385
One Hundred and One Favourite Poems by John Foster
Used - Very Good
Paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
2003-10-06
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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