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mat_tobin's review against another edition
5.0
What a powerful collection. There were so many strong images throughout that many of these poems will stay with me for a long time - all supported by Milner's affecting illustrations. From parent separation to bullying to trying to find your own identity; Coelho's collection is a bildungsroman of sorts or, the road to taking that spiritual leap (we find in this collection that is the poet's escape to University and the world of books that saves him). So many strong themes throughout and subjects around family and distance will resonate so strongly with some readers. Accomplished.
90sirishgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Some very interesting poems. They were like reading stories. Other went over my head a little but a very good book overall
bardicbramley's review against another edition
3.0
"How can I become,
Not knowing what Dad has done?
Is a seed free
To decide the tree it will be?"
- Wandering
Definitely aimed at slightly older children. Would be a great one for Y6. Mixed opinions overall but I love the aim, the topic, and some absolute gems within.
Not knowing what Dad has done?
Is a seed free
To decide the tree it will be?"
- Wandering
Definitely aimed at slightly older children. Would be a great one for Y6. Mixed opinions overall but I love the aim, the topic, and some absolute gems within.
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