Overheard in a Tower Block

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Overheard in a Tower Block

Poems by Joseph Coelho

Illustrated by Kate Milner

(Otter-Barry Books)

Overheard in a Tower Block‘ offers a selection of personal, observational, experiential poetry. It is Joseph Coelho’s 21st perspective of our lives. However, it’s one boy’s life, from earliest memory through adolescence. What’s more, there are hurts and wonders, discoveries and setbacks. Furthermore, we’re party to his family separation and the sadness and tugs he feels about his situation.

Thereafter there are the sights and sounds, from the red trainers that flicker throughout. It seems that these poems are like the flashing images of memory or comprehension. Therefore, we’re made aware of the smell of the bins and the sounds of people arguing storeys below. Then again, we’re aware of the solace and hope found in the library. Like Luna Loves Library Day there is a recognition of the power of books to give a gateway to life.

Joseph Coelho is a power house of words and feelings and experiences. What’s more, he’s able to create poems of such variety, intricacy and meaning that we stop and reflect and know. Therefore, he invites us to step into the sounds and experiences of a life. It seems to Bookwagon, that readers will seek to hear, read and recognise the observations and experiences of Overheard in a Tower Block. Altogether, we recommend this pithy, perfect poetry selection highly for classrooms and homes.