Weight | 0.218 kg |
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Dimensions | 213 × 176 × 10 mm |
ISBN | 9780237522919 |
Cover | Hardback |
Publication Year | 2001 |
Publisher | Evans Brothers |
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Tell Me About: Roger McGough
Targeted at younger readers, the books in this series tell the lives of famous people from the past. They are also suitable for older readers. The text is accompanied by photographs of key events, people, and places. This title tells the life story of Roger McGough, a famous British contemporary poet that engages children of all ages through his clever use of language and humor.
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