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In this highly original and very exciting poetry for young people, Terry McDonagh has not forgotten what it’s like to be young.
The poems are about the really important things in life that children see with such honesty. It is a world of daydreams and wonder, but also about misfits like ‘Tone Deaf Peter’ who are happy to sing their own song. McDonagh’s poetry will make you laugh, celebrate silliness and remember the freedom that comes with imagination. The poetry is like a sweet revenge on all those who love rules for their own sake …