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Excuses, Excuses John Foster

Excuses, Excuses By John Foster

Excuses, Excuses by John Foster


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Summary

Teachers, classrooms, playgrounds, bullies, games, homework - you'll find poems about them all in here. You can read them anywhere you like, even in class, but don't get caught . . . unless you've got a really good excuse! A welcome reissue of this best-loved collection of school poems.

Excuses, Excuses Summary

Excuses, Excuses by John Foster

Excuses, Excuses is a perennial favourite and best-selling collection of poems about school, compiled by top anthologiser John Foster. Most the poems here are humorous, but some are more serious and will make you think. Many of them have been written specially for this collection and, together with other poems by such well-known children's poets as Michael Rosen, Kit Wright, and Spike Milligan, go to make up a lively and engaging anthology. This popular book is being reissued with a fresh, modern new look.

Excuses, Excuses Reviews

[Praise for 'Excuses, Excuses']: 'It is witty, funny and streetwise...This book features some fine writing, concealing powerful undercurrents beneath the charming rhymes. * Lincolnshire Echo *
the ideal collection for pupil and teacher to read together. * Times Educational Supplement *
Nostalgic memories flooded back as I read the book, which vividly, truthfully and with humour, will give children and adults a most enjoyable read. * Spoken English *
Fun for reading aloud * School Librarian *
Excuses, Excuses is the best of the school-life anthologies I have come across * Times Educational Supplement *
This awesome book consists of 86 really cool poems. I liked them all. * The Northern Advocate (New Zealand) *
. . . should prove invaluable for the teacher searching for that school poem to fit the moment * Junior Education *
quirky, easily accessible poems on a range of subjects. * Bristol Observer *
[Praise for John Foster]: 'John Foster is indisputably the world's premier poetry anthologist * Junior Education *
John Foster has become a brand name * Times Educational Supplement *

About John Foster

John Foster is one the nation's best-loved and most highly-regarded children's poets. He was born in Carlisle, then educated at Denstone College in Staffordshire and Brasenose College in Oxford. For over twenty years John taught English at various Oxfordshire comprehensive schools, as well as writing poetry for children. John's poetry anthologies present children with original and contemporary poetry, proving that poetry is both accessible and fun.

Additional information

GOR003090996
9780192755803
0192755803
Excuses, Excuses by John Foster
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2009-07-02
128
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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