Black Stars in a White Night SkyILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 10 and up Grades: 6–9 Pages: 128 List Price: 16.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 3/1/2008 ISBN: 1-59078-521-5 ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-521-8 |
Philosophy and tomfoolery are equally at home in this exemplary new volume of poetry. These entertaining poems explore everything from love and conformity to the nature of time. Lawson stretches the boundaries of various poetic forms to create verses that are at turns humorous and thought provoking. Awards
Reviews
"Lawson has compiled a collection of poetry that spans many topics about life and includes a variety of writing techniques. There is something for everyone from the young to the old in this brilliant work. ... The imagery and language used in many of the poems bring them to life. The illustrations complement Lawson's text beautifully." "These playful verses pass the true-poetry test: They show the world in a new light As even his titles prove, Lawson likes to turn words and ideas inside out and upside down, roll them around and see what surprises shake out. ... The black-and-white drawing scattered throughout are amusing... For the age group Lawson aims at, that is just as it should be." |
"Staid design masks a terrific collection of poetic surprises... Displaying an uncommon ear for sound-play, Lawson also introduces a range of quirky characters... Tjia's monochromatic wash illustrations generally interpret these sparklers literally, but sometimes take imaginative leaps of their own. ...the poet's voice and sensibility are clear and consistent in this above-average gathering."