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Reading and responding to 'There are things that lurk in the Library' by Joseph Coelho

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Joseph Coelho’s poems are easy to read and engaging, with playful rhythms and subjects that young readers can relate to. Joseph Coelho often writes poems with imaginative themes. The poem ‘Things that Lurk in the Library’ is about the magic and wonder of libraries, books and reading. The poet uses personification to create vivid imagery and a sense of the mystery and magic of libraries.

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