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The Best Story
By Spinelli, Eileen & Wilsdorf, Anne
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80373-055-7
- Publisher
- Dial
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2008
Gr 1-3 Spinelli fashions a plot that goes to the core of storytelling: writing from the heart. Motivated by the Red Brick Library's contest to "write the best story" and the added attraction of "a ride on the Sooper Dooper Looper roller coaster" with her favorite author, this pigtailed, blond (unnamed) heroine sets out to win the prize. Stymied, she consults her brother, who suggests action; her father, who wants plenty of humor; her Aunt Jane, who advises to make people cry; and cousin Anika, who longs fo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
To win a writing contest, a young author consults her family for ideas. She tries out each suggestion--action, humor, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
