A girl travels the path to her future in this powerful coming-of-age collection. Exploring relationships,deep feelings and the comfort of words,we follow her as she grows up - determined to find the freedom to be herself.
This is an outstanding young teen collection by a poet at the height of her powers,with striking graphic illustrations by Milo Hartnoll.
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books LtdISBN: 9781913074586Number of pages: 96Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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"A teenage girl travels the path to her future in a coming-of-age collection aimed at younger teenagers. Truthful,deeply perceptive and understanding,say the publishers."
"Superb...These poems are stirring,demonstrating a life of hope and disappointment,rejection and opportunity... Bookwagon loves this thoughtful,rousing book. We recommend Hey,Girl! to readers and those who love them."
"I've always liked Rooney's work for its spareness and lack of gush...Is she a children's poet I prefer to think of her as a poet whose work can speak to children and young adults,but can also be fully appreciated on its own terms by readers of any age."
"An inspired and important collection. Girls will find themselves in the pages,which will help them to find themselves in life. Rachel Rooneyis a very skilled poet,this is evident throughout,but so is her heart for girls who face challenges. Excellent stuff."
"Another wonderful collection from Rachel Rooneywith fab illustrations from Milo Hartnoll. Diverse beautifully written poems for older children and teens."
"Poems for young teens - thought-provoking,poem-provoking poems exploring what it means to be human and evolving an identity. Vivid,lyrical,witty,deeply-felt."- Chrissie Gittins,poet,via Twitter
"Imbued with insight,warmth,encouragement & reassurance,this special collection should be in the hands of teenage girls everywhere."
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