Telling Tales (Savvy: Writer's Notebook)

ISBN 10: 147470624X ISBN 13: 9781474706247

Publisher: Raintree

Synopsis

Inform and engage young writers with this contemporary, creative breakdown of short-story essentials. Clear, concise text introduces and defines key skills while fun and inspiring writing prompts launch new skills into practice. Author bios and mentor texts provide creative blueprints for budding writers

About this title

About the Author:

Rebecca Langston-George is a middle school language arts teacher who also trains teachers in writing instruction. Her articles, poetry and puzzles have appeared in many children's magazines. When she's not at the keyboard Rebecca volunteers for the local chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She is also a past president of the Kern Reading Association. The granddaughter of a fabulous flapper, Rebecca lives in Bakersfield, California.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 4-6-A conversational, friendly, encouraging tone enlivens the series, though the cheery, motivating voice makes creative writing seem perhaps too easy ("Inspiration is everywhere! New ideas are just waiting to be discovered."). Notable features include the visuals (strong, captioned photographs and colorful, quirky illustrations); "Your Turn" exercises, which provide stimulating writing prompts; and sidebars that highlight famed authors and excerpts from their works. While useful, explanations and tips aren't always clear or specific. Additionally, organization and focus are a little weak in some volumes, as transitions between topics don't always seem logical. For those who struggle with writing, the wordiness of some titles may prove daunting. Glossary entries include pronunciation guides, with some pronunciation aids proving wholly unnecessary (e.g., instructions in pronouncing the words plot and blog). VERDICT Catch Your Breath is the strongest of the bunch; otherwise, this set is an additional purchase.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Raintree
• ISBN 10: 147470624X
• ISBN 13: 9781474706247
• Binding: Notebook