Cuckoo Rock

'Cuckoo Rock' creates a magical, elemental, questioning journey in search of a lost tomorrow through fire, earth, air and water, meeting lots of wonderful knockabout musical characters on the way in poetry that is various, heartfelt, witty, skilfully rhymed and beautifully rhythmic.

About the author

Phil Bowen was born in Liverpool in 1949 where he taught Drama until 1979. He has worked as a full-time writer, performer and teacher since 1994. Work from his first full collection ‘Variety’s Hammer’ was selected for The Forward Anthology of 1998. His biography of the Mersey Poets ‘A Gallery to Play to’ has recently been updated and republished by Liverpool University Press and he written four plays for the stage.

Chris Emery is the author of five poetry collections, including Modern Fog and, most recently, Wonder. He is the Director of Salt and a leading figure in independent publishing. His poetry is celebrated for its musicality and forensic eye, often dwelling on the sacred landscapes and history of North Norfolk. Widely anthologised, his work explores the beauty of the mundane and the dreamscape. He lives and works in Cromer.

Summary

Cuckoo Rock creates a magical, elemental, questioning journey in search of a lost tomorrow through fire, earth, air and water meeting lots of wonderful knockabout musical characters on the way in poetry that is various, heartfelt, witty, skilfully rhymed and beautifully rhythmic.

Product details

• Authors: Phil Bowen
• Assisted by: Fred James (Illustration), Chris Hamilton-Emery (Illustration)
• Publisher: Pan macmillan Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 01.10.2010
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs
• EAN: 9781844717576
• ISBN: 978-1-84471-757-6
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 7
• Illustrations: With 8 line art illustrations, Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Dimensions (packing): 11 x 17.8 x 0.7 cm
• Series: Children's Poetry Library; Children’s Poetry Library
• Subjects: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / General; Poetry (Children's / Teenage); Children’s / Teenage: Poetry / poems