The Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees

The Bee's Knees

Written by Roger McGough & illustrated by Helen Stephens
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Sep 30, 2003
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A brilliant collection of brand-new poems from ‘the patron saint of poetry’. Longer, narrative poems sit comfortably with Roger McGough’s sharper observations and insightful words in this collection, perfectly illustrated in black-and-white line by Helen Stephens.

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      Author
      Roger McGough

      Roger McGough is a highly-acclaimed and much-loved poet and writer, and has been awarded an OBE for his contribution to poetry. His many titles include Bad Bad Cats, winner of the 1998 Signal Poetry Award and The Ring of Words, which was shortlisted for the BBC Blue Peter Book Award 2001. To visit Roger McGough’s website clickhere

      Illustrator
      Helen Stephens

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780141314952
    Publication Date
    September 30, 2003
    Publisher
    Puffin
    Original Publication Date
    September 25, 2003
    Page Count
    80
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years

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