Publisher's Synopsis
This diverse selection of extracts, stories and poetry is ideal for the family to read together as well as for classroom use. The contents have been chosen from a wide range of modern and traditional sources, resulting in a wonderful anthology which celebrates the natural world. Featured writers including Madeleine L'Engle, Jean George, Kenneth Graham, Avril Rowlands, William Mayne, C.S. Lewis, Meinhardt De Jong and Steve Turner. The book is ideal to 'dip into' and provides an absorbing read with a wide choice of subjects and range of moods: thoughtful, funny, exciting and spiced with wonder.
