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Technically, It's Not My Fault: Concrete Poems
by John Grandits
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Clarion Books (2004-10-18)
ISBN: 061842833X
EAN: 9780618428335
UPC: 046442428330
Dewy Decimal #: 811.6
Hardcover: 48 pages
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
SKU: 07040106
Condition: Like New Like New
Comments: Hardcover. Like new cover and text. Like new dust jacket with very minor shelfwear. Near Fine condition. Beautiful book.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
An eleven-year-old boy named Robert voices typical—and not so typical—middle-grade concerns in this unique, memorable collection of hilarious poems. His musings cover the usual stuff, like pizza, homework, thank-you notes, and his annoying older sister. In addition, he speculates about professional wrestling for animals, wonders why no one makes scratch-and-sniff fart stickers, designs the ultimate roller coaster (complete with poisonous spiders), and deconstructs the origins of a new word, snarpy. A playful layout and ingenious graphics extend the wry humor that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.
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Customer Reviews
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Grandits channels inner teen for humor and life lessons
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-09-16
Technically, It's Not My Fault has been responsible for even hulking football players getting into poetry. Keep these books coming!
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Good poetry book for young kids.
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-11-11
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I got this for my son, and he enjoys its offbeat teenage humor. I enjoy that he is seeing reading and writing presented in a different way.
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Technically, It's Pretty Darn Good
Rating  (4)
Date: 2006-01-15
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I bought this book to review for a grad. course on children's library services and, thanks to the clever cover, was smiling before I even opened the book. Cute, light ... no serious complaints here.
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This is a GREAT book!
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-12-06
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
My kids grew up reading "Where the sidewalk ends", by Shel Silverstein. Anyone who enjoyed that book will love "Technically, It's Not My Fault"! It's absolutely amazing! John has crafted some of the wittiest poems into the cutiest "concrete forms" imaginable. You have to see them to appreciate them. Don't think poetry. Think more like an ornery 11 year old boy's view of the world! Considering the low price on this book, there's no excuse for any child growing up to not have this book! Buy it. You won't regret it!
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funny and smart and true.
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-11-30
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I love this book -- not only is it funny and totally nails the 11-year-old boy experience, it is also in a format (concrete poetry) that is user-friendly and may well encourage readers to write concrete poems of their own.
I gave away my copy and now need to buy another one!
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