Whoop an' Shout! by Valerie Bloom
A brand-new collection of Valerie Bloom’s distinctively lyrical poems, which sparkle with exuberance and wit. Bursting with Carnival Queens, lyrebirds and Whooping Boys, this is a glorious collection. Prepare to be dazzled! Praise for Valerie Bloom: `She is a mighty performer of her poems on stage, but she is first and foremost a writer, and her poems on the page are a tribute to her skill. 'Enjoy the Party' she says [in Let Me Touch the Sky]. I did.’ Roger McGough, Carousel `Valerie Bloom has that magic touch which . . . can make the strange familiar and the familiar strange.' John Mole, TES 'Let Me Touch the Sky contains some performance poems of rare and exceptional quality . . . If we had a multicultural Children’s Laureate, I would nominate her.' Peter Hollindale, Signal
'She is a mighty performer of her poems on stage, but she is first and foremost a writer, and her poems on the page are a tribute to her skill'Enjoy the Party' she says [in Let Me Touch the Sky]. I did.' Roger McGough, Carousel 'Valerie Bloom has that magic touch which... can make the strange familiar and the familiar strange.' John Mole, TES 'Let Me Touch the Sky contains some performance poems of rare and exceptional quality... If we had a multicultural Children's Laureate, I would nominate her.' Peter Hollindale, Signal
Valerie Bloom was born in Jamaica and came to England in 1979. One of the UK's finest poets for children, she has performed extensively in both Britain and the Caribbean in schools, universities and theatres. A brilliant performance poet, Valerie has also written a novel, Surprising Joy, and two picture books.
SKU | GOR001726631 |
ISBN 13 | 9780333998113 |
ISBN 10 | 0333998111 |
Title | Whoop an' Shout! |
Author | Valerie Bloom |
Condition | very good |
Binding type | Hardback |
Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
Year published | 2003-07-07 |
Number of pages | 96 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
Note | 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 |