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The Curse of the Vampire's Socks: And Other Doggerel

By Terry Jones and Michael Foreman

What happens when vampires, ducks and hungry boys turn ordinary verse wonderfully upside down?

hilarious absurd imaginative whimsical

Genres

Humour Poetry/Verse Animals

What is The Curse of the Vampire's Socks: And Other Doggerel about?

Prepare for a wonderfully odd collection of comic poems from Terry Jones, illustrated by Michael Foreman. Meet a vampire with troublesome socks, Moby Duck, the terror of the river, a boy who eats himself and Laurie Oliphant, who nibbles dachshunds. Alongside the silliness are poems that can be thoughtful, surprising and occasionally poignant. Full of playful rhymes, absurd characters and darkly funny twists, this lively book celebrates the strange, imaginative possibilities of verse.

About the author

Terry Jones was a talented British author, actor, and comedian, best known for being part of the funny group Monty Python. He wrote imaginative books for children, such as 'The Saga of Erik the Viking' and 'Fairy Tales.' Terry loved making people laugh and inspiring young readers with his creative and exciting stories.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1988

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