Poetry for Young People: Lewis Carroll

by Lewis Carroll

Book Overview

A selection of 26 classic Carroll works that should become a favourite with young readers. The book uncovers the true stories behind each tale and shows how Carroll's poems mocked the humourless verses of his contemporaries. It also contains a biography of the inscrutable poet.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806955414
• ISBN13: 9780806955414
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

A VERY FUN BOOK TO READ WITH THE YOUNG ONES

I cannot think of a better way to introduce the poetry of Lewis Carroll than this small volume. The selection is excellent and of interest you the young reader. The commentary is quite relevant as are the pictures which accompany it. I find that often now, our young people go all the way through the early grades in school and many of them have never heard of carroll,much less read their poetry. This was the sort of stuff my generation and the generation before it grew up on and cut our teeth on. I do not feel I am any worse for the wear. I am fearful that we are bringing up an entire generation (rightfully or wrong, although I feel it is the later) of young folks who will have no appreciation to this great art form and will miss a lot. This book helps. This entire series helps, as a matter of fact and I certainly recommend you add this one and the others to your library. Actually, it is rather fun reading these with the young folk and then talking about them. Not only do you get to enjoy the work your self and perhaps bring back some great memories, but you have the opportunity to interact with your child or student. It is actually rather surprising what some of the kids come up with. I read these to my grandchildren and to the kids in my classes at school. For the most part, when I really get to discussing the work with them, they enjoy it. Recommend this one highly.