A Passing On of Shells
50 Fifty-Word Poems
Simon Lamb author Chris Riddell illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Scallywag Press
Publishing:1st May '25
£8.99
This title is due to be published on 1st May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Start an adventure in poetry with Simon Lamb's debut poetry collection, A Passing On of Shells, being fifty poems, each written in exactly fifty words. Nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing and ideal for readers of all ages, it features unique artistic interpretations throughout by former UK Children's Laureate Chris Riddell.
With subjects ranging from family, identity, and growing up, to the need for hope, the wonder of nature, and the very concept of poetry itself, Simon offers his poems as small nuggets of wisdom, warmth and wit to help readers young and old navigate their lives. Complementing the always-present three-dimensional sense of drama and interaction with the reader, every poem is gifted its own double page spread, each one exquisitely illustrated by Chris Riddell, with his distinctive insight and flair adding new layers of meaning and joy to these already magical poems.
Fifty little universes await you in this book, now available in a beautiful paperback edition. Dive on in.
'Practical and attractive - the perfect poetry package!' Book Trust
'entertaining and profound' The Sunday Times
'an exciting new voice - a book to read, to love, to inspire and to treasure' Lancashire Evening Post
'playful, ingenious collection' Books for Keeps
'a treasure trove of wonder exquisite interpretations in pencil accompany every one' Armadillo
'a beautiful, accessible poetry collection' The School Reading List
'Small, sparkling gems perfectly formed, every one: what better way to launch Scallywag Press's new poetry list than this?' Red Reading Hub
'Whilst using precisely fifty words might sound restrictive, it has demonstrated the power of choosing well-considered words to make an impact. Chris Riddell's illustrations are as you would expect: exceptional.' Just Imagine
'cumulative heart-warming experience... It is in my opinion a triumph' The Vision
'Inspirational' Daily Mail
'I firmly believe that this book will inspire children to write their own poems - it makes poetry feel fun and accessible' School Librarian
- Commended for Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024
- Commended for UKLA Award 2024
- Short-listed for The Week Junior Award 2024
ISBN: 9781915252777
Dimensions: 216mm x 135mm x 9mm
Weight: unknown
112 pages