| Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems Contributor(s): George, Kristine O'Connell (Author), Tilley, Debbie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1328900185 ISBN-13: 9781328900180 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | School & Education - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - New Experience |
| Dewey: 811.540 |
| LCCN: 2018297009 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5" W x 8.8" (0.25 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 65686 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The ups and downs of the middle school experience are explored in these poems by award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George "Engaging." --The Bulletin "Sweet and on key." --Booklist "From humorous to angst-ridden, this collection offers verses that will captivate your pre-teen." --Scholastic.com The first year of middle school brings an array of new experiences and challenges. Award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George's short, accessible poems are complemented by lively illustrations and will evoke the most memorable moments of the school year. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tilley, Debbie: - Debbie Tilley has illustrated many books for children, including Spaghetti And Meatballs For All by Marilyn Burns and Babies Don't Eat Pizza by Dianne Danzig. She lives in Escondido, California. George, Kristine O.: - Kristine O'Connell George is an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. She is the author of several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems and The Great Frog Race, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit her online at kristinegeorge.com and on Twitter at @Kristine_George. |