Writing with Rosie: You Can Write a Story Too [Paperback]

Two-time Newbery Honor-winning author PATRICIA REILLY GIFF shares her best tips for writing fiction with aspiring young writers.

In a humorous and entertaining guide, two-time Newbery Honor-winning author PATRICIA REILLY GIFF breaks down the process of writing fiction into steps, all while trying to cope with the constant distractions from her exuberant seventy-pound golden retriever puppy, Rosie. Citing examples from her award-winning novels she explains how to proceed with each step in chapter sections titled Can You See What I Did? Young writers can find the inspiration and tips they need to try their hand in sections called Your Turn. Anecdotes from her writing life and hilarious adventures with her high-energy pet provide entertainment and encouragement. A step-by-step guidefor young aspiring writers of fiction, featuring Giff's golden retriever, Rosie. In thisloving and personalguide, Giff walks students through her own writing process, beginning with character ideas and moving on to cover plot, setting, dialogue, and more. Chapters like Can You See How I Did It? and Your Turn accompany lessons and challenge readers to give it their own go. For instance, readers are encouraged to think of a problem for their character and contemplate how it might be resolved ( If the problem were yours, would it worry you? Would you have to do something about it? ). While doling out the writing tips, Giff also reflects on Rosie, using the dog's antics to give the read a lighter touch. —School Library JournalPATRICIA REILLY GIFF is the author of many highly acclaimed books for children, includingLily's Crossing, a Newbery Honor Book andBoston Globe-Horn BookHonor Book, andPictures of Hollis Woods, a Newbery Honor Book. Her works for younger readers include the best-selling Kids of the Polk Street School series and the Hunter Moran books.US