Fletcher, Ralph J

Youth fiction writer Ralph Fletcher fondly recalls his childhood years in the town of Marshfield, Massachusetts, growing up with his eight siblings in a traditional Catholic family during the 1950s and 1960s.

Contains a collection of poems for children who are interested in writing, and includes verse that explores the nature of the creative process.

"[Geared to teachers, this book] shares the whys and the how of giving students time and autonomy for the playful, low-stakes writing that [the author maintains] leads to surprising, high-level growth. [Presents] five ideas for authentic, choice-driven writing ... [and] numerous suggestions for helping students build and flex their writing muscles, increase their stamina, and develop passion for expressing themselves with the written word"--Provided by publisher.

Cliff describes the excitement, conflict, and sudden tragedy experienced by his large and boisterous family during his eleventh year.

After moving to another state, seventh grader Bobby deals with the change by telling people at school made-up stories and then retreating into his world of pet spiders and books about spiders.

A collection of poems that describes the experiences and relationships in a close-knit family.

After impulsively lying his way into an elite preparatory school, sophomore Bobby Steele hopes to escape the shame of his father's well-publicized incarceration but keeps waiting for his secret to be revealed.

The author shares tips and ideas for writing an autobiography.

Provides specific, practical strategies designed to help teachers improve and challenge their students' writing skills.

Provides specific, practical strategies designed to help teachers improve and challenge their students' writing skills.