The Boy: A Fifth Grade Anthology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438207872)

The Fifth Grade Writers Workshop is composed of the students of Mrs. Eliza Till at Ellwood P. Cubberley Elementary School, working in partnership with award-winning novelist Jeff Edwards, and Maria Edwards, school volunteer and President of the American Authors Association. The following students participated in the project: Ana, Cashious, Christian, Cruz, Crystal, Daniel, Danielle, Derrick, Ellen, Gabriel, Hannah, JoJo, Joshua, Keilani, Marc, Mariah, Morgan, Nadia, Rouen, Sabrina, Sailey, Sam, Sara, Truly, Zulaykha and two whose names have been withheld. Each child was given a short opening paragraph, and asked to finish the tale. The results vary in depth and detail according to the skill level of each student. Everyone enjoyed preparing their stories for publication - from the refining of details to the editing process. This book contains the fruits of their labors. It is an entertaining and enlightening glimpse into the minds of an entire classroom full of fledgling writers. Open the book, turn the page, and prepare to be amazed.