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Hot Like Fire

By Valerie Bloom

From frog mishaps to pollution puzzles, everyday life bursts into surprising Jamaican rhythms.

vibrant engaging humorous thought-provoking

Genres

Poetry/Verse Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Hot Like Fire about?

Dive into Valerie Bloom's vibrant poetry collection, 'Hot Like Fire', where everyday moments come alive with rhythm and rhyme. From the sizzle of a July sun to the quirks of school life, these poems blend standard English with Jamaican Creole, offering a delightful reading experience. Topics range from global pollution and maths homework woes to the humorous tale of a pet frog's demise. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the joy of language and the world around them.

About the author

Valerie Bloom is a much-loved poet and author from Jamaica who now lives in the UK. She is known for her lively poems and stories, often inspired by her Caribbean roots. Her famous book, 'Hot Like Fire', is filled with fun and exciting poems that children love to read aloud.

Pages

167 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2009

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