The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780393292244)

The best children's and young adult novels take readers on wonderful outward adventures and stirring inward journeys. In The Magic Words, editor Cheryl B. Klein guides writers on an enjoyable and practical-minded voyage of their own, from developing a saleable premise for a novel to finding a dream agent. She delves deep into the major elements of fiction--intention, character, plot, and voice--while addressing important topics like diversity, world-building, and the differences between middle-grade and YA novels. In addition, the book's exercises, questions, and straightforward rules of thumb help writers apply these insights to their own creative works. With its generous tone and useful tools for story analysis and revision, The Magic Words is an essential handbook for writers of children's and young adult fiction.

Author: Cheryl Klein
ISBN-10: 039329224X
ISBN-13: 9780393292244
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English
Published: 09/06/2016
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2016 pg. 22
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2016
Library Journal 09/15/2016 pg. 96
Publishers Weekly 10/17/2016
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2016 pg. 104
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2017 pg. 130