Word After Word After Word – Patricia Maclachlan

Title: Word After Word After Word

Author: Patricia MacLachlan

Website: http://authors.simonandschuster.com/Patricia-MacLachlan/38022587

Summary: In Word After Word After Word, Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan weaves a gentle, funny story about five friends, their camaraderie and the words that ultimately stir each of them. Ms. Mirabel’s encouragement is a timeless—and well-stated—lesson in creative writing.
Even when kids feel they have nothing to say, there is a way to find their voice. Just write . . . and, as Ms. Mirabel says, “the words will whisper in your ear.” This short, easy-to-read book for middle grades is a perfect complement to a creative writing or literature class—and it offers inspiration on the writing process for both teachers and students.  

My Take: A reluctant group of fourth grade students are lucky enough to have a famous writer, Ms. Mirabel, to teach them about writing for six weeks. Reluctant at first, fearing they have nothing to say, the children find themselves increasingly not only looking forward to class, but finding out they really do have something to say. A short, but delightly read, once again, from Ms. MacLachlan.