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Children's Nonfiction Composition & Creative Writing

Young Writers Companion

by (author) Sarah Ellis

Publisher
Groundwood Books Ltd
Initial publish date
Jun 2000
Category
Composition & Creative Writing, Crafts & Hobbies
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780888994110
    Publish Date
    Jun 2000
    List Price
    $9.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780888993717
    Publish Date
    Oct 1999
    List Price
    $12.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 0 to 18
  • Grade: p to 12
  • Reading age: 0

Description

An engaging design, playful line drawings and lots of write-in space keep this undated journal fun and appealing, to be used however the reader wishes -- to begin a masterpiece, keep doodles and lists, or just for browsing. Topical, annotated booklists will guide budding writers to more books and fresh inspiration.

About the author

Sarah Ellis is one of Canada's most-loved children's writers. A former librarian, she is a highly sought-after children's book reviewer, literary jury member and speaker who lectures internationally on Canadian children's books. She is the winner of the Governor General's Award (Pick-Up Sticks), the Mr. Christie's Award (Out of the Blue and The Several Lives of Orphan Jack) and the Sheila A. Egoff Award (The Baby Project, Back of Beyond and Odd Man Out). Further accolades for Odd Man Out include the prestigious TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Master List, ALA Notable Book for Older Readers, Maine State Library Cream of the Crop List and OLA Best Bets - Top 10 Fiction for Children. Sarah Ellis has also won the Vicky Metcalf Award for a Body of Work. Sarah is on the faculty of Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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