Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It
False Apology Poems
On Sale: 08/27/2013
Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It
False Apology Poems
On Sale: 08/27/2013
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About the Book
This Is Just to Say
If you’re looking for a nice happy book
put this one down and run away quickly
Forgive me sweetness and good cheer are boring
Inspired by William Carlos Williams’s famous poem ”This Is Just to Say,” Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine delivers a wickedly funny collection of her own false apology poems, imagining how tricksters really feel about the mischief they make. Matthew Cordell’s clever and playful line art lightheartedly captures the spirit of the poetry. This is the perfect book for anyone who’s ever apologized . . . and not really meant it.
Critical Praise
“A playful primer on insincerity for budding poets. This mischievous collection is sure to engage the devilish side of readers of all ages.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Readers will enjoy sharing the surprising selections, which will make them rethink what they thought they knew.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Levine models more than 40 poems after William Carlos Williams’s “This Is Just to Say,” taking its quasi-repentant tone to a whole new level. Poetry fans fine-tuning their sense of sarcasm need look no further. ” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Gleeful false-apology poems. Taking as her model William Carlos William’s poem about purloined plums, “This Is Just to Say,” Ms. Levine has devised verses written from the point of view of any number of unrepentant malefactors. Matthew Cordell’s comic drawings leaven the mordant wit.” — Wall Street Journal
“Gail Carson Levine’s gleefully snarky poems in “Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It” go a long way in turning this high-minded literary form into a joy for youngsters – and their adults.” — Sacramento Bee
“The collection overall possesses appealing irreverence and vitality. The open and breezy format adds accessibility, with each spread offering one or two of the terse verses offset by Cordell’s humorous art, monochromatic, wittily scrawled images often containing their own exclamations or sound effects.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Praise for A Tale of Two Castles: “A thoroughly delicious romp from the author of Ella Enchanted. The plot is winningly unpredictable, the characters easy to relate to, the humor subtle and the action well-paced. Newbery Honor-winner Levine has once again breathed new life into old stories.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Praise for A Tale of Two Castles: “Readers are certain to be pulled, like Elodie herself, right into the midst of the rich and swirling life of Two Castles.” — School Library Journal
Praise for Writing Magic: “Levine encourages readers to take their work seriously while remembering to have fun. An informative and encouraging must-read for young writers.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for Writing Magic: “A veritable treasure trove of advice and guidance for writers across a range of ages.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Praise for Writing Magic: “Writing Magic is a great introduction to writing for children. The “voice” is upbeat and not condescending. It is clearly written, and includes examples when they are needed. As far as I know, there is nothing else like this available.” — Harold Underdown, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780062253538
- ISBN 10: 0062253530
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- On Sale: 08/27/2013
- Pages: 80
- List Price:11.99 CAD
- Ages: 8 to 12
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / Humorous
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Emotions & Feelings
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / Jokes & Riddles
