The Puffin book of magic verse

magical · imaginative · eerie · enchanting

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What is The Puffin book of magic verse about?

Enter a world where words can cast spells and ordinary places conceal extraordinary wonders. This magical collection brings together poems about elves, changelings, wizards, ghosts, mermaids, curses and mysterious incantations. Alongside these fantastical creatures and eerie happenings are poems that find magic in nature, the changing seasons and everyday life. Chosen and introduced by Charles Causley, the anthology invites readers to enjoy the rhythm, imagination and mystery of poetry, whether the subject is a legendary being or a familiar world seen in a new way.

About the author

Charles Causley was a much-loved British poet and writer from Cornwall. He is famous for his poems for children, such as 'Timothy Winters' and 'Figgie Hobbin'. Charles Causley’s writing is full of imagination, fun, and sometimes a touch of mystery. He enjoyed sharing stories that everyone could enjoy, especially young readers.