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Shelford\/Dove’s Touch<\/em> by Peter Dean<\/a> – A hugely entertaining double volume of poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These two poetry books contain Pam Ayres-like story poems. Some are funny, some more serious, but they’re always entertaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are suitable for the whole family to enjoy and cover a wide range of subjects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dove’s Touch is available as a separate volume, but the two have also been combined into a collection, giving excellent value for money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shelford\/Dove’s Touch<\/em> two book collection is available from Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dove’s Touch<\/em> is available separately from Lulu Bookstore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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