This book introduces readers to writing stories that revolve around animals and is a perfect resource for meeting Common Core State Standards in writing. Readers are shown how animals can be used in stories 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 topic to life. An animal story 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 animal stories.
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About the Author:
Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of children's information books. She has been a writer for 20 years, after working in-house for Usborne Publishing and Walker Books. She specializes in the natural world, religion, and mythology, but is always looking for new challenges. Anita lives in northern England with her husband, children, dogs, and cat. She enjoys reading, walking the Moors, playing tennis, and dreaming of winning Wimbledon.
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- PublisherHeinemann
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1432975307
- ISBN 13 9781432975302
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages32