This unsentimental and ambitious collection of poems by Donald Graves chronicles the American childhood of a boy as he moves with his family to a house in the country, and the changes the boy experiences in that year. From formidable lessons learned from a bully, and facing parents after breaking curfew with his brother, to math woes and misadventures with his independent Scottish terrier, Rags, the poet's convincing voice gives the reader a generous, spirited perspective of growing up. Black-and-white illustrations add an appealing visual element to this coming-of-age collection.
This unsentimental and ambitious collection of poems by Donald Graves chronicles the American childhood of a boy as he moves with his family to a house in the country, and the changes the boy experiences in that year. From formidable lessons learned from a bully, and facing parents after breaking curfew with his brother, to math woes and misadventures with his independent Scottish terrier, Rags, the poet's convincing voice gives the reader a generous, spirited perspective of growing up. Black-and-white illustrations add an appealing visual element to this coming-of-age collection.
Baseball, Snakes and Summer Squash: Poems about Growing Up
80
Baseball, Snakes and Summer Squash: Poems about Growing Up
80
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781563975707 |
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| Publisher: | Highlights |
| Publication date: | 02/28/1996 |
| Pages: | 80 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.06(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.18(d) |
| Lexile: | 750L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |