Writing with Rosie

Reviewed by: Jeri Fitzpatrick - GNGMS, Gray, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 12, 2016

Review

Ever wanted to know how to write a story? This book is for you, and anyone who teaches how to write fiction. Patricia takes you through all the steps, and shares some of the mistakes that she has made. If you recognize her name it's because she's a Newbury award winner "Lily'sCrossing". Set up of the book is: Each step starts with :" here's what I do" character, setting, conflict, action, dialogue, rising action... Next section an example, then "Can you see how I did it?" with examples from her books.Then it's "Your Turn" with instructions for you to give him a problem, make him worry, make him move. It's very easy to read the short sections one at time and get the kids writing. Base it on what you know so you don't make mistakes with the details. For character, give him a something unusual. A student had his character like sweet tea!

Overall Book Score: very good