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Live Writing
Ralph Fletcher · 2010
76/100
👍 Worth It
Ralph Fletcher talks to young writers like a mentor, not a textbook, and teachers keep coming back to this one for a reason. It's a genuinely useful toolbox for kids who want their writing to have some juice in it — just don't expect a story, this is a craft guide.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety95
Substance / usefulness78
Craft & writing80
Originality65
Evidence & accuracy70
Hype vs delivers60
Age-fit85
Human-eye read72
Penny’s verdict76
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