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60 Classic Australian Poems
Average rating
4.3 out of 5
Based on 6 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description

Australian poets have created a range of unforgettable landscapes and characters that continue to entrance readers young and old. Collected here are some of Australia's most memorable poems by its most outstanding writers, including AB Patterson, CJ Dennis, Thomas E. Spencer, Louis Esson, and DH Souter. Featuring colorful characters as Mulga Bill, Clancy of the Overf... More

Book Information
PublisherRandom House - Australia
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages162
ISBN-101741664144
ISBN-13978-1741664140
Publication Date09/01/2009
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About Christopher Cheng (Author, Editor) : Christopher is a full time author of children's books writing fiction (including historical fiction), picture books and non-fiction titles. he has 27 titles published and at least 2 more appearing in ... more
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About Gregory Rogers (Author, Illustrator) : Gregory Rogers is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Gregory Rogers include The End of the Line, Midsummer Knight (Neal P... more
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1/27/2010 Michelle Parker-Rock said: A delightfully charming collection of children's poem's from down under. Readers of all ages will enjoy Cheng's selections.
tags: I recommend

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1/16/2010 Christopher Cheng tagged as: I wrote

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11/25/2009 Chris Eboch said:
These poems cover a variety of subjects, and a lot of them tell stories – sometimes humorous, sometimes sad. Many readers will recognize a few of them, such as Waltzing Matilda. Plus, dozens more touch on subjects from animals to sports. There’s something for everyone, whether you are a fan of p... more

tags: poems, Australian, verse, bush, Paterson

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