title: From Reader to Writer: Teaching Writing Through Classic Children's Books
author: Sarah Ellis
description: The title does not adequately describe the wealth of information and inspiration included here. Yes, the book will certainly be useful for creative-writing activities; however, librarians will be thrilled with the connections that can be made from the books cited and unique ways to introduce their authors, ranging from C. S. Lewis and Lewis Carroll to Katherine Paterson and Monica Hughes. Beginning with endpapers that illustrate "The Book Wide Web," Ellis invites her audience to "inspire reading, writing, and/or talking" about books. Each chapter focuses on a specific writer. Through anecdotes, the personalities and events that helped shape these authors' professional lives are revealed. Librarians will be able to use the information for booktalking. All of the activities can build toward writing projects, but they also create interest in the books. Be certain teachers know about this title; they will make good use of the variety of ideas.<br /><i>Mary Lankford, Texas Education Agency, Austin </i><br />Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  # The Last Teacher
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Written by Alan Lee
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  All rights reserved. No parts of this book may be used or reproduced in any
  manner whatsoever without written permission from the author.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and
  incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a
  fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or
  actual events is purely coincidental.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Second Edition
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Printed in USA
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Copyright © 2015 by Alan Janney
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Cover by Inspired Cover Designs
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Formatting by Polgarus
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ISBN: 978-0-9962293-0-2
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Sparkle Press
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Dear Reader,
  
  
  
  
  
  This is not a young adult book.
  
  
  No one under the age of thirty-five should read it.
  
  
  Maybe twenty-five. If you’re exceptionally mature.
  
  
  
  
  
  -AJ
  
  
    
    
    
    
  For Sarah
  
  
  
  
  
  because you are so pretty
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ### Table of Contents
  
  
  [Chapter One](part0010