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Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The best children's and young adult novels take readers on wonderful outward adventures and stirring inward journeys. In The Magic Words, editor Cheryl B. Klein guides writers on an enjoyable and practical-minded voyage of their own, from developing a saleable premise for a novel to finding a dream agent. She delves deep into the major elements of fiction - intention, character, plot, and voice - while addressing important topics like diversity, world-building,...
Language
English
Description
"Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is a ground-breaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope. In Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora. These fifteen original pieces delve into everything from...
Author
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and work of the young adult fiction author, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, and a critical discussion of his books. Young readers are always interested in the lives of the writers of their favorite books. This extremely exciting, new Rosen Central series explores and celebrates the lives and work of favorite middle school and young adult authors. Chock-full of fascinating information (great for book reports...
Author
Series
Omnibus collection volume 1
Publisher
Seven Seas
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Alex and Sandy were two normal guys just trying to get through college. That is, until their troublemaking hamster, Echiboo, gets them thrown out of their dorm rooms. With nowhere else to turn, the boys move into an anime clubhouse with five crazed yaoi fangirls calling all the shots.
Author
Series
Twayne's United States authors volume TUSAS 496
Publisher
Twayne Publishers
Pub. Date
[1985]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and works of well-known author Robert Cormier.
Author
Series
Tate McCoy volume 1
Publisher
Torrey House Press, LLC
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
After her mother is murdered and her father is accused, 16-year-old Tate McCoy tries to prove her father's innocence and to enjoy the summer with her best friend Kale, a crush on her swim instructor, and time outdoors.
15) Manning up
Author
Publisher
West 44 Books, an imprint of Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
"Jack is at the top of his game. He's a senior running back on the football team, dominating every opponent in his way. To everyone else, Jack is totally in control. In reality, he struggles with an eating disorder that controls every aspect of his daily life. When Jack starts using steroids, he feels invincible, but will the steroids help him win the big game, or will he lose everything he's ever worked for?"--Provided by publisher.
17) Gary Paulsen
Author
Publisher
Learning Works
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Describes the multifaceted life of author Gary Paulsen, whose writings include adventure stories, survival tales, historical novels, sports stories, and nature books.
18) Earthdance
Author
Publisher
H. Holt and Company
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 610L
Language
English
Description
Readers are asked to picture themselves as the earth, turning in space, facing the light, feeling the green things growing and the oceans shifting.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
"Reader beware! The biography of R. L. Stine, author of the hugely popular Goosebumps series, is a scary-good time! R. L. Stine began writing stories at the age of nine, after finding a typewriter in his family's attic. (Was it a haunted typewriter? Who can be sure?) Often referred to as the 'Stephen King of children's literature,' R.L. has created some of the scariest books to have ever been passed around a campfire, leaving readers wide awake at...
