Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems by Kristine O'Connell George (English) Pa

Description: Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems by Kristine O'Connell George, Debbie Tilley The ups and downs of the middle school experience are explored in these poems by award-winning poet Kristine OConnell George. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Award-winning poet Kristine OConnell George, author of several successful picture books, now turns her attention to the middle school experience. The first year brings an array of challenges: making new friends, moving from class to class, tests and homework, changing for PE, gossip, school dances, and, of course, budding romance. Short, accessible poems in a variety of forms, but all in a single voice - that of a new middle schooler - evoke the memorable moments of the school year, exploring situations and emotions that will resonate with preteens. Lively illustrations complement this perceptive, humorous, poignant record of an important transitional year. AGES: 10 to 12 AUTHOR: ristine OConnell George is an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. Author Biography Kristine OConnell George is an acclaimed poet and has written several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems. She lives in Southern California. Visit her at Debbie Tilley has illustrated many books for children, including Babies Dont Eat Pizza, by Dianne Danzig. She lives in Escondido, California. Review * "Readers facing this upstream swim [or] toweling themselves off afterwards will find much they relate to in this engaging volume." --The Bulletin, starred review "Kristine OConnell George can do more with a small handful of words than most any poet around." --Riverbank Review "The mysteries of lockers and uncontrolled giggling are plumbed; as is the rapture of the boy you like liking you back. . . . Sweet and on key." --Booklist "Middle school, with all its trials, tribulations, and triumphs, is portrayed humorously and poignantly. . . . Students will relate to this voice navigating upstream, while they try to find their own place in the middle-school wilderness." --SLJ -- Review Quote * "Readers facing this upstream swim [or] toweling themselves off afterwards will find much they relate to in this engaging volume." --The Bulletin , starred review "Kristine OConnell George can do more with a small handful of words than most any poet around." --Riverbank Review "The mysteries of lockers and uncontrolled giggling are plumbed; as is the rapture of the boy you like liking you back. . . . Sweet and on key." --Booklist "Middle school, with all its trials, tribulations, and triumphs, is portrayed humorously and poignantly. . . . Students will relate to this voice navigating upstream, while they try to find their own place in the middle-school wilderness." --SLJ Details ISBN1328900185 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1328900185 ISBN-13 9781328900180 Format Paperback Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States DEWEY 811.540 Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Pages 80 Audience Age 10-12 Language English Short Title Swimming Upstream Illustrator Debbie Tilley Subtitle Middle School Poems Imprint HMH Books for Young Readers Publication Date 2018-03-27 AU Release Date 2018-03-27 NZ Release Date 2018-03-27 US Release Date 2018-03-27 UK Release Date 2018-03-27 Author Debbie Tilley Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138846406;

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