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56 pp.
| Boyds/Wordsong |
April, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59078-821-9$16.95
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Karen Sandstrom.
Forty-four short poems explore the nuances of friendship. The poems, some funny, some serious, recognize and respect the intensity and sensitivity of young relationships; a few of them lean toward preachiness. Side notes printed in word bubbles discuss the craft of poetry and provide jumping-off ideas for writing. The digital line drawings come across a little more juvenile than the text.