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Puffin Poetry

by Gervase Phinn

15 books Started 1983 Latest 2015
Publication Reading Order

The Puffin Poetry is a Literary Fiction series by Gervase Phinn, made up of 15 books published between 1983 and 2015. It begins with Quick, Let's Get Out of Here (Short Story) ( By: Michael Rosen) (1983), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Poetry Pie (Short Story) ( By: Roger McGough) (2015), spanning 32 years of storytelling.

15books
32years active
4decades
~2.3yrs between books
2015latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Quick, Let's Get Out of Here (Short Story) ( By: Michael Rosen) 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Poets in hand ( By: John Fuller, Elizabeth Jennings, Anne Harvey, Vernon Scannell, Charles Causley) 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
3 Penguin Portable Poets ( By: Brian Patten) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 You Wait Till I'm Older Than You! (Short Story) ( By: Michael Rosen) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Funky Chickens (Short Story) ( By: Benjamin Zephaniah) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Michael Rosen's Book of Very Silly Poems (Short Story) ( By: Michael Rosen) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
7 Wicked World! (Short Story) ( By: Benjamin Zephaniah) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Juggling with Gerbils (Short Story) ( By: Brian Patten) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Centrally Heated Knickers ( By: Michael Rosen) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Friendly Matches (Short Story) ( By: Allan Ahlberg) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Day Our Teacher Went Batty (Short Story) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Bee's Knees (Short Story) ( By: Roger McGough) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Monsters' Guide to Choosing a Pet (Short Story) ( By: Roger McGough, Brian Patten) 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
14 Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things ( By: Michael Rosen) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Poetry Pie (Short Story) ( By: Roger McGough)Latest 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Puffin Poetry series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Puffin Poetry series?

Start with Quick, Let's Get Out of Here (Short Story) ( By: Michael Rosen) (1983), the first book in the Puffin Poetry series by Gervase Phinn. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Puffin Poetry series?

There are 15 books in the Puffin Poetry series by Gervase Phinn, published between 1983 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Puffin Poetry series?

The first book in the Puffin Poetry series is Quick, Let's Get Out of Here (Short Story) ( By: Michael Rosen), published in 1983 by Gervase Phinn.

What is the latest book in the Puffin Poetry series?

The most recent book in the Puffin Poetry series is Poetry Pie (Short Story) ( By: Roger McGough) (2015) by Gervase Phinn.

More series by Gervase Phinn

Gervase Phinn (born 1926) is an Australian author known for his novels and short stories. His writing often explores the themes of colonial history, identity, and the human condition. Phinn was born in Melbourne and worked as a teacher, editor, and critic before becoming a full-time writer. His notable works include: * The Other Way Round (1964) * The Balloonists (1969) * The Business of Dying (1972) * The Recluse (1982) Phinn has won several awards for his writing, including the Miles Franklin Award in 1969 for The Balloonists and the Australian Literary Society Gold Medal in 1982 for The Recluse. Critical reception of Phinn's work has generally been positive, with praise for his insightful prose, nuanced characterizations, and explorations of complex themes. His writing has been compared to that of Patrick White and Randolph Stow.

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