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A collection of short stories, essays and commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling, from the 2003-05 Children's Laureate. Ages: 8+.
Synopsis
Contains short stories, essays and commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling. Analyzing various aspects of writing - character, plot, sources and inspiration, retelling and biography - this work is suitable for anyone, young or old, who loves great stories and wants to know more about the art of telling tales.