Writing Hannah: On Writing for Children

Writing Hannah: On Writing for Children
ISBN-10
0868066796
ISBN-13
9780868066790
Category
Children's stories
Pages
120
Language
English
Published
1999
Authors
Libby Gleeson, Ann James

Description

Libby Gleeson is one of Australia's most successful writers for young children, the author of 15 novels. As she embarked on her third Hannah book, she decided to keep a journal, from which this book developed. Gleeson takes us on a journey into the heart of literary creation, examining all aspects of writing and language.

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