The Newbery Award-winning author of Dead End in Norvelt shares
advice for how to be the best brilliant writer in this funny and
practical creative writing guide perfect for all kids who dream of
seeing their name on the spine of a book.
With the signature wit and humor that have garnered him legions of fans,
Jack Gantos instructs young writers on using their writing radar to
unearth story ideas from their everyday lives. Incorporating his own
misadventures as a developing writer, Gantos inspires readers to build
confidence and establish good writing habits as they create, revise, and
perfect their stories. Pop-out text boxes highlight key tips, alongside
Gantos's own illustrations, sample stories, and snippets from his
childhood journals. More than just a how-to guide, Writing Radar is a
celebration of the power of storytelling and an ode to the characters
who--many unwittingly--inspired Gantos's own writing career.
Praise for Writing Radar:
Evanston IL Public Library Best Books of the Year
CPL: Chicago Public Library Best of the Best
"An excellent guide for aspiring authors. . . And while the book is
directed at serious writers in the making, there's enough exaggeration
and grossness to keep readers laughing." --Publishers Weekly,
starred review
"Gantos's journey as a young writer learning his craft and the stories
he actually wrote in middle school, all told with his characteristic
humor, will appeal to fans of his novels whether or not they aspire to
a writing career. Teachers will also find Gantos's breakdown on the
creation of a story valuable for teaching critical reading as well as
writing skills. --VOYA, starred review
