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On A Dark, Stormy Night: A Collection of Short Stories
Open the pages and step inside the wild imaginations of one special fourth grade class from Alpine, California. From spooky to funny to mysterious to straight up kooky, these students paint the pages full of life with their unique tales and inventive creativity.
ON A DARK, STORMY NIGHT is the culmination of an eight-month writing project between these eager students, their patient teacher (Mrs. Greer), and a New York Times Bestselling author. They've learned the ins and outs of both the writing process and the publishing world. They've asked questions, found inspiration, plotted and edited to create the collection of stories contained on the pages within.
ON A DARK, STORMY NIGHT is the culmination of an eight-month writing project between these eager students, their patient teacher (Mrs. Greer), and a New York Times Bestselling author. They've learned the ins and outs of both the writing process and the publishing world. They've asked questions, found inspiration, plotted and edited to create the collection of stories contained on the pages within.
41 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 25, 2016
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August 25, 2016
Being a child of the 1950’s I can remember in the fourth grade when we were asked to write a 500 [or whatever] word composition about _________. We weren’t allowed to deviate from that topic. However the fourth grade students, whose short stories are contained in this book, led by their teach Ms. Greer and NY Times Best Selling Author K. Bromberg were simply asked to something, without a word limitation, that began with the words “ONE DARK, STORMY NIGHT.”
This collection of 23 short stories, written by these students, shows the diversity of their creativity. Of course a purist would say these stories need to be edited. However we must remember who’s writing these stories; and the worst errors I found is that of being passive in their writing with their frequent use of the word “was.” Because of the opportunity given to these students, it might serve as the catalyst which might interest them in becoming real authors.
Too bad is kind of opportunity hadn’t been given to me in the fourth grade, as I might have become an author at a much earlier age. The parents of these students must of proud of their children for getting something they’ve written to be actually published in a book. Parents, I feel should get a copy of this apparently permanent free KINDLE book for their child and then ask them to write something around the same topic idea as the students in this book. or even something else. And in support of these young writers I’m more than happy to give this book 5 STARS.
This collection of 23 short stories, written by these students, shows the diversity of their creativity. Of course a purist would say these stories need to be edited. However we must remember who’s writing these stories; and the worst errors I found is that of being passive in their writing with their frequent use of the word “was.” Because of the opportunity given to these students, it might serve as the catalyst which might interest them in becoming real authors.
Too bad is kind of opportunity hadn’t been given to me in the fourth grade, as I might have become an author at a much earlier age. The parents of these students must of proud of their children for getting something they’ve written to be actually published in a book. Parents, I feel should get a copy of this apparently permanent free KINDLE book for their child and then ask them to write something around the same topic idea as the students in this book. or even something else. And in support of these young writers I’m more than happy to give this book 5 STARS.
August 4, 2018
Enjoyable cute tales
I absolutely adored reading this collection of shorts written by fourth graders. Each tale was incredibly cute and different from the next. And it offered a good variety to strike everyone's reading fancy. I do hope the kids featured in this collection continue to flourish in their love of writing as they are great story tellers at such a young age.
I absolutely adored reading this collection of shorts written by fourth graders. Each tale was incredibly cute and different from the next. And it offered a good variety to strike everyone's reading fancy. I do hope the kids featured in this collection continue to flourish in their love of writing as they are great story tellers at such a young age.
May 13, 2020
I think this book was a fabulous display of how creative children can be, I especially loved the story about Stompy and how he invaded a young girls birthday party very unique and special. 5 stars just because of that story.
May 5, 2018
So amazing filled with thrills
Give five stars
Best thing I have ever read in my life . I love the story's that they gave
Give five stars
Best thing I have ever read in my life . I love the story's that they gave
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