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Balloon House


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No. of pages 128

Published: 1999

Great for age 5-11 years

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This collection of poems is full of different moods - funny and nonsensical, sad and lyrical. The book is divided into sections, each one an island on which the inhabitants of Mysteriosa, Spookalulu, and Balloon Lagoon can be found.'

 

 

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Hachette Children's Group .

Adrian Mitchell was one of the UK's leading poets and playwrights for adults and children. He performed his poems all over the world, in schools, libraries, factories, prisons, hospitals, theatres, playgrounds . Tony Ross is one of the UK s top illustrators of children s stories. His books are published in twenty-two languages. "

 

The mix of emotional insights and an action-filled climax make this a thoughtful and exciting read * Books For Keeps *

 

Brian Keaney perfectly captures the drama of the storyline, the angst of adolescence, the emotional roller-coaster and frustrations of family relationships -- and portrays it all in a totally convincing, thought-provoking and realistic way * The Bookseller *

 

Extremely well-written in a clear and taut style * School Library Association *