Gantos, Jack Writing Radar, 203 pages. NON-FICTION. Farrar Straus Giroux,
2017. $18. Language G (no swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Perhaps you imagine writing advice from a Newbery award
winner for young adult writers might be a dull read. Well you would imagine wrong! Jack Gantos has crafted an easily accessible
and entertaining read, probably based off his many writing presentations for
youth. This book is a must read for
anyone aspiring to write stories. There
are line drawings and highlighted writing tips for easy reference. Interspersed throughout are Gantos’ unique
life stories, which are highly entertaining.
Gantos’ mother should be awarded some kind of medal, since it’s a wonder
they both survived his formative years.
This book makes me want to go out and buy a writer’s journal, start
snooping on my neighbors, and begin documenting any body scars. Teachers of writing should also grab a copy
of this book.
EL, MS, HS – ESSENTIAL.
Michelle in the Middle
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