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From School Library Journal:
"Grade 4-8 A readable and useful source for
young writers of poetry, plays, and stories.
Chapters alternate between idea-generating activities
and anecdotal ``stories behind the stories'' from
popular children's authors. In the practical part
of the text, Asher encourages asking, ``How many
ways can this be done?'' ``What would happen if?''
and ``Why?'' Exploring these issues, she gives
examples from her own writing and provides starting
exercises for readers to pursue. She encourages
journal keeping, giving specifics for starting one.
The authors' stories relate the sources for the
ideas for their books or characters and support
Asher's belief that ideas are available everywhere.
Amusing black-and-white drawings accompany the light
but informative text, which is followed by a
well-developed annotated bibliography of further
readings for young writers. Children who like to
write will be motivated by this book, reluctant writers
may discover a new hobby, and teachers and librarians
who wish to promote creative writing will find this
a useful tool. Cynthia Dobrez, Oak Lawn Public Library, Ill." Copyright 1987: Reed Business Information, Inc. |
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