You Can Write A Story [Spiral-bound]

Lisa Bullard (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Adorable illustrations, step-by-step instruction and solid information stir up a recipe for writing success! A child's step-by-step guide to picking characters, developing plots and writing really great stories. Whimsically illustrated with a recipe motif, this is perfect for kids who love to write, or those who need a fun approach to encourage them. The playful design and lively, conversational content develops skills yet leaves room for a child's creativity. Spiral binding makes this a great gift that is user-friendly!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4–Bullard takes a clever approach to teaching children the basic steps in story composition by treating the process as a cooking exercise. She begins with the basic ingredients of character, setting, and action, and then takes readers through the various ways they can add flavorings to their stories, including spicy settings, tempting titles, and the all-important taste test (revising). Each chapter includes a brainstorming exercise as well as a practice with me section. The clear, engaging text speaks directly to a child–Tip: Write the kind of story that you would most like to read. Melmon's cartoon illustrations are bright, amusing, and strategically placed to add interest without being distracting. Budding authors will enjoy this book on their own, and it will be a boon to teachers or librarians trying to generate interest in creative writing.–Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 48 pages
• Publisher: Cooper Square Publishing Llc (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587285878
• ISBN-13: 978-1587285875
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #798,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She shares her secrets with young readers everywhere, May 12, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can Write A Story (Spiral-bound)

Author Lisa Bullard has taught thousands of students about story-writing as part of a "Writers & Artists in the Schools" program; now, she shares her secrets with young readers everywhere in You Can Write a Story!, a spiral-bound how-to writing guide for novice writers in the style of a cookbook, peppered with useful tips and charming color illustrations by artist Deborah Haley Melmon. "It is a great idea to put a problem into the beginning. Starting with a problem makes the reader pay attention. Here's how my story might start with a problem: 'Pete the polar bear didn't have any friends. The Arctic animals laughed at him because he was purple.'" Step-by-step instructions, and an example story seen through to completion form the heart of this creative guide, enthusiastically recommended for elementary, grade-school, and public libraries.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two Thumbs Up, June 7, 2007

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Reader from Rice Lake (Rice Lake, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can Write A Story (Spiral-bound)

Teachers and parents will shout Hallelujah! for this book because it makes writing fun and a child can succeed no matter their level of skill. Author Lisa Bullard has an enthusiastic, clear approach to the writing process, most likely because she's been working with kids in classrooms, observing their questions, challenges, and stoppers. Deborah Melmon's illustrations will attract individual children who are being homeschooled or whose parents would like to provide good writing tools. Designed for first through third graders, the illustrations aren't babyish--older children (and some adults I've showed it to) will enjoy the step-by-step recipe-for-writing style of this book. And the very best part is the payoff. Bullard kindly provides a story at the end of the book which shows the outcomes. Well done.

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!, March 11, 2009

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D. Borris "Love Reading!" (OH, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You Can Write A Story (Spiral-bound)

My children, ages 9 and 10, have hated writing UNTIL we started this book!

They are working on their story as I type this and are really, really happy about what they are coming up with.

I highly recommend this book if your child says; "I can never come up with a good story. I am not good at this. Do I have to write a story. Etc."

THIS BOOK IS WONDERFUL!