The Truth About Teachers

Cookson, Paul and Harmer, David and Moses, Brian and Stevens, Roger

ISBN 10: 1447242149 / ISBN 13: 9781447242147

Published by Macmillan Childrens Books, 2013

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL2128709

Synopsis:

Do you ever worry about what goes on inside your teacher's head? Then these poems are for you! Find out exactly what - if anything - makes them tick (besides marking your homework).

IT'S A DEFINITE SIGN

Our dinner lady Mrs Mack

Is well in love with Mr Fipps

Because at every dinner time

She winks and smiles when he's in line

And gives him extra chips

Paul Cookson

About the Authors: Paul Cookson spends most of his time visiting schools, performing his poetry and helping children to write their own poems. Paul has compiled lots of books for Macmillan (over 500,000 copies sold to date), including The Works, and has two collections of his own poetry. He supports Everton, and lives in Nottinghamshire with his wife and children.

David Harmer lives in Doncaster with his wife Paula and his daughters Lizzie and Harriet plus five cats, four lizards, three fish and Blossom the dog. David has been writing stories and poems for children and adults for many years. He has appeared several times on radio and television and performs in the popular poetry duo Spill the Beans with his friend Paul Cookson.

Brian Moses spends much of his time visiting schools, where he runs workshops sessions and performs his poetry. He has compiled numerous collections for Macmillan (total sales of over 750,000 copies), including The Works 2 and The Secret Lives of Teachers. He lives in Sussex with his wife and two daughters.

Roger Stevens is a children's author and poet who visits schools performing and running workshops. His books include The Jumble Book, compiled for Dyslexia Action and Why Otters Don't Wear Socks. Roger also runs the Poetry Zone, a website for children and teachers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Truth About Teachers
Publisher: Macmillan Childrens Books
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used; Very Good