Write Up a Storm with the Polk Street School (Polk Street Special) [Library Binding]

Patricia Reilly Giff (Author), Blanche L. Sims (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1993 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Polk Street Special (Book 1)

Did you ever want to write your own book? Now is your chance. Patricia Reilly Giff, author of the Kids Of The Polk Street School books, tells you just what to do. She shows you the steps she uses to write great stories like "The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room" and then gives you a tum. To get started all you need are paper, sharp pencil, a comfortable patch of floor, and your best ideas. So why not join Richard "Beast" Best, Emily Arrow, and all the characters in Patricia Reilly Giff's books and write up a storm

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Did you ever want to write your own book? Now is your chance. Patricia Reilly Giff, author of the Kids Of The Polk Street School books, tells you just what to do. She shows you the steps she uses to write great stories like "The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room" and then gives you a turn. To get started all you need are paper, sharp pencil, a comfortable patch of floor, and your best ideas. So why not join Richard "Beast" Best, Emily Arrow, and all the characters in Patricia Reilly Giff's books and write up a storm.

Patricia Reilly Giff is the author of more than fifty books for young readers, including the Kids Of The Polk Street School books, the Polka Dot Private Eye books, and the Lincoln Lions Marching Band books. She lives in Weston, Connecticut.

Blanche Sims has illustrated all Patricia Reilly Giff's Polk Street School books. She lives in Westport, Connecticut. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Patricia Reilly Giff is the author of more than fifty books for young readers, including the Kids Of The Polk Street School books, the Polka Dot Private Eye books, and the Lincoln Lions Marching Band books. She lives in Weston, Connecticut.

Blanche Sims has illustrated all Patricia Reilly Giff's Polk Street School books. She lives in Westport, Connecticut. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Econo-Clad Books (November 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785759522
• ISBN-13: 978-0785759522
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,879,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, April 1, 2000

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Amy Flink "Mrs. Snowman" (Snohomish, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Write Up a Storm with the Polk Street School (Polk Street Special) (Library Binding)

Ms. Giff gives insight on where she gets ideas on all of her books, primarily her Polk Street School and Casey Valentine series. She makes her characters seem so real! I loved how she talked about her cat, too. You really get to know Ms. Giff and you feel like she is the lady next door, an aunt, maybe, or a best friend. WAY TO GO, GIFF!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Book on Writing, February 19, 2005

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NSCanada - See all my reviews

This review is from: Write Up a Storm with the Polk Street School (Paperback)

I've been an elementary school teacher for 10 years and I have seen lots of books about writing. This is, quite simply, the best. Patricia Reilly Giff is writing a book on how to write a book. Each chapter tells the reader the steps she uses. At the end of each chapter, she says "can you see how I did it?," giving the reader sections of her books where she developed a character, setting etc. The final thing in each chapter is the "now it's your turn" section, showing children how to take the information she has given to help children develop their own story. The writing is casual, child-friendly and extremely useful. Even though this book is out of print, there are copies available second hand (although they can be expensive). I hope someone from Random House realizes how valuable this book is and puts it back in print. If you find one, grab it.