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Explosion at the Poem Factory

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Kilmer Watts, a piano teacher, loses his job when automatic pianos arrive and decides to explore the mysterious "poem factory" where poetry is created by machines and assembly lines. He learns to operate complex poetry tools like the "meter meter" and manage the "cliche bins," crafting poems through rhyme, similes, and alliteration. However, when the machines abruptly malfunction causing an explosion, Kilmer faces the challenge of saving poetry itself. This humorous tale by Kyle Lukoff, enriched with playful language and Mark Hoffmann's lively illustrations, offers a creative glimpse into the making of poems.
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Ideal for children curious about poetry and creative storytelling, this book is perfect for young readers who enjoy imaginative narratives and playful language. It also suits educators and parents seeking engaging materials to introduce poetic concepts.

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Rich with wordplay and humor, author Kyle Lukoff and award-winning illustrator Mark Hoffman bring poetry to life in this story about Kilmer Watts, a former piano teacher who decides to investigate a new job at the poem factory.

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Kilmer Watts makes his living teaching piano lessons, but when automatic pianos arrive in town, he realises he's out of a job. He spots a Help Wanted sign at the poem factory and decides to investigate—he's always been curious about how poems are made.

The foreman explains that machines and assembly lines are used for poetry these days. So Kilmer learns how to operate the "meter meter" and empty the "cliché bins." He assembles a poem by picking out a rhyme scheme, sprinkling in some similes, and adding alliteration.

But one day the machines malfunction, and there is a dramatic explosion at the poem factory. How will poetry ever survive?

Kyle Lukoff's funny story, rich in wordplay, is complemented by Mark Hoffmann's lively, quirky art. The backmatter includes definitions of poetic feet, types of poems (with illustrated examples), and a glossary of other terms. An author's note explains the inspiration for the story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781773061320

Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: Canada

Imprint: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Illustration: Full color throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mark Hoffmann

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 44

About the Author

KYLE LUKOFF has worked at the intersection of books and people for more than half his life, first as a bookseller and later as a school librarian, reviewer, awards juror and contributor to professional publications. His first picture book, A Storytelling of Ravens, illustrated by Natalie Nelson, received two starred reviews and his second, When Aidan Became a Brother was described as “joyful and affirming” in a Kirkus starred review and has received three other starred reviews. A confirmed bachelor, Kyle lives in a Brooklyn apartment filled with books. MARK HOFFMANN is an author and illustrator of children’s books, an editorial illustrator and an artist who has won a number of awards. He also teaches illustration at Montserrat College of Art. Mark’s picture books include Fruit Bowl (Publishers Weekly starred review), You Can Read by Helaine Becker, Hawks Kettle, Puffins Keel by Susan Vande Griek, Poop by Poppy Campignon and Dirt Cheap. He lives in southern New Hampshire with his family, two cats and a dog.

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