Ralph J Fletcher

Poetic prose describes a full autumn moon and the magical effect it has on the earth, plants, animals, and people around it.

A writing guide for boys draws on advice by such authors as Jon Scieszka, Greg Trine, Robert Lipsyte, Robert San Souci, and Jarrett Krosoczka regarding how to make writing assignments fun while sharing tips for exploring a variety of subjects and capturing key story moments.

Cliff describes the excitement, conflict, and sudden tragedy experienced by his large and boisterous family during his eleventh year.

A poetic description of the special relationship between a grandfather and a young child.

A collection of poems chronicling a relationship between two young people, from first glance through final goodbye to the stirrings of possible new love.

Discusses the various kinds of things to keep in a writer's notebook--seed ideas, mind pictures, lists, memories, samples of other writers' work--and why.

A series of poems takes the reader inside the creative process, revealing both the playfulness and the power of poetry that can be written about anything, from a squished squirrel or grammar homework to a baby sister or failing grandmother.

After impulsively lying his way into an elite preparatory school, sophomore Bobby Steele hopes to escape the shame of his father's well-publicized incarceration but keeps waiting for his secret to be revealed.

Five-year-old Bradley tries to help big brother Tommy earn enough money to buy a magnificent marble for his collection.