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The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Brian Patten
Edited by Brian Patten
SeriesPuffin Poetry
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 264,Width 198
ISBN/Barcode 9780140384215
ClassificationsDewey:821.9140809282
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint Puffin
Publication Date 26 August 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.