Children's Nonfiction Composition & Creative Writing
Young Writers Companion
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Jun 2000
- Category
- Composition & Creative Writing, Crafts & Hobbies
- Recommended Age
- 0 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- p to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 0
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780888994110
- Publish Date
- Jun 2000
- List Price
- $9.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780888993717
- Publish Date
- Oct 1999
- List Price
- $12.95
Classroom Resources
Where to buy it
Out of print
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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.
