Peacock Pie [Hardcover]

Walter De LA Mare (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1989

Presents a collection of poems first published in 1916 describing the capers of fairies, princes, beasts, children, witches, farmers, and kings.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4 Up-- A worthy edition of a poetry classic. Seventy-five years after its publication, Peacock Pie still brims with sweetness, melancholy, and wonderful images re-establishing de la Mare as a master creator of other worlds and an illuminator of this one. This anniversary edition treats de la Mare's masterpiece with the respect it deserves. The poems are placed cleanly on the page. Brierley's accompanying sketches and watercolors offer a thoughtful counterpoint to the poems--they too are wistful, enigmatic impressions. Readers, like de la Mare's Jack, may be "Tired of Books," but they will not soon tire of this one. --Kathleen Whalin, formerly at Public Library of Columbus and Franklin County, OH
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 111 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holth & Co (J); First US edition. edition (August 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805011242
• ISBN-13: 978-0805011241
• Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 14.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,377,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic, April 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Peacock Pie (Hardcover)

If you love poetry, fun, and are up for a laugh this book is for you! The poems are timeless, familiar, and remind you that being a kid is the best time of your life.