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. Reviews
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"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."