A Passing On of Shells by Simon Lamb, Illustrated by Chris Riddell Billy Collins Partly a modern revision of

Partly a modern revision of the Helen myth

it rightly resituates poetry in relation to its biggest and most serious task: helping us to live and die well' Alain de Botton

the stories of women are foregrounded

Riordan's work appears here as it demands to be read: as at once contemporary and timeless

the Christmas girls and Christmas boys

A Passing On of Shells by Simon Lamb, Illustrated by Chris Riddell Billy Collins Partly a modern revision ofStart an adventure in poetry with Simon Lamb's debut poetry collection, A Passing On of Shells, being fifty poems, each written in exactly fifty words. Nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing and ideal for readers of all ages, it features unique artistic interpretations throughout by former UK Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. With subjects ranging from family, identity, and growing up, to the need for hope, the wonder of nature, and the