| Fairy Tales: Writing Stories Contributor(s): Ganeri, Anita (Author) |
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ISBN: 1432975315 ISBN-13: 9781432975319 Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books OUR PRICE: $23.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| LCCN: 2012043114 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Series: Writing Stories |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 7.92" W x 8.99" (0.65 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 160475 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book introduces readers to the magical world of writing fairy tales and is a perfect resource for meeting Common Core State Standards in writing. Key features of the genre are explained and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations, and a wealth of ideas bring the genre to life. A specially written fairy tale running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own fairy tales. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ganeri, Anita: - Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets. |