![]() ![]() I like Henrietta's story, The Perils of Maxine: It demonstrates that the rules do make a better book, and ends up as a story that a child could write.īut the authors are realistic about its chances of getting published. The nice basic rules listed give lots of room for creativity. I love the way they first jostle to be the main character, but then pull back when Henrietta gets to Rule Three: "Give your character a problem." All the other hens are in on the process. Henrietta loves books and decides to write one herself. Perhaps it's my over-fondness for puns, but this is probably the book I'd reach for if I were trying to teach a class of elementary school students about being a writer. Most fall a little flat as far as the story goes. ![]() ![]() There are many books out there where writers try to tell children how to be a writer. ![]()
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