- Paperback: 93 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Wayland; Reprint edition (15 Jun 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0750228482
- ISBN-13: 978-0750228480
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 14.4 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,070,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amusing poems and gems that make you think about real issues.
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A nicely-produced, in-your-face collection printed with a very clean typeface.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Andrew and Polly Peters have between them envisioned and executed a fantastic collection of poems for the hormone-frenzied, couldn't-care-less teenage audience. It deserves not only their attention, but equally importantly that of their parents and teachers, too.
A distinguished performance poet, Andrew's own painful, though often funny, experiences in some of the tougher subject matter has projected itself into serious, thought provoking work, which can make you laugh out loud or - better - cry real tears. His poem, 'High in the Hills', written after the death of his brother from the HIV Virus, never fails to make the hairs on my neck stand on end, and I rarely put the book down without having shed a tear - or two...
Polly's solo work, although she is less well known than Andrew, more than equals the high standard that her husband sets. Her reworking of Michael Rosen's "We're going on a bear hunt' will be all too familiar to those who have ever parented, sistered or kissed a teenage girl.
There is much of merit in this book, although at times some of the content may not be better suited towards the younger teenager - or indeed, the more protective (dare I say, prudish?) parent. But the message that comes across, ultimately, is one of hope for the future, respect for one another, and most of all, to enjoy those precious teenage years - and only the most unenlightened of us could disagree with those valuable concepts.
I look forward to Volume Two. Bravo!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is by far the most exciting and moving collection of teenage poetry I have yet discovered. The poems are beautifully written and deal with important subjects and emotions in a clever and easily accessible way. a wonderful resource for parents of any teeenager and an absolute must for teachers! I can't recommend this highly enough1
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the poems in this excellent book, helped me realize that I wasn't alone, dealing with issues such as depresion, drugs, aids and bullying It made such an impact I can still recite many of the poems.
Some are incredably funny and all are genuine to the core.
This is a book I wish my parents had read as It summed up so many of the emotions I had. I have now bought a new copy as a gift for someone
Some are incredably funny and all are genuine to the core.
This is a book I wish my parents had read as It summed up so many of the emotions I had. I have now bought a new copy as a gift for someone
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