Story Writing
In story writing, let Spark the Dragon guide your child on a storytelling adventure that makes writing fun, nurtures imagination, and opens the door to a lifelong love of stories.
Story Writing
Title: Story Writing: A Workbook of Creative Writing Prompts for Kids 8-12
Series: Book 3 of 3: Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles
Author: Rick Williams Sr. with Cherry-An Somoso
Publisher: Legacy KidLit Press
Genre: Middle Grade
Pages: 246 Ages: 8 – 12 years old
ISBN: 979-8-9874200-4-1
Find it: Amazon
Spark the Dragon takes young students on a journey with Jason, Amanda, and Elisa to a parallel universe filled with knights & archers, shapeshifting dragons & dinosaurs. They’ll also meet the cousins’ elf friends Bullseye and Bryn, Dragon Girl, and a purple five-headed dragon.
Young students will learn the essential elements of a story—character, setting, plot, and theme—and follow a step-by-step guide to create their own short story. There are also fun and engaging activities! Enhance Literacy, Creativity, & Critical Thinking!
My Take
I really liked how this workbook breaks storytelling into manageable pieces instead of just handing kids a blank page and saying, “Go write!” Young writers work through characters, settings, plots, twists, and prompts while using examples from the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles along the way. Parents get a fun screen-free activity to share, while teachers have a solid independent-learning tool. The 30+ downloadable resources are a fantastic bonus for kids who want to keep creating. Encourage those imaginations!
Gifted book, honest thoughts — always.
About the Author
Rick Williams is the creator of the Storymaking Hub. There, he shares ideas about how creative writing can strengthen children’s literacy, social-emotional learning, and critical thinking. He is also the author of Star Life Keepers, the first novel in his Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series. Fantasy adventures with heart!
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Giveaway for Story Writing
Enter this giveaway for the chance to win one of three Young Creator’s Storymaking Kits!
Each kit includes a signed hardcover copy of Story Writing: A Workbook of Creative Writing Prompts for Kids 8-12, a signed hardcover copy of Star Life Keepers, a blank writing notebook, a four-color pen, and a spot in a one-hour group Zoom with Rick on how stories are made and how to get started with the workbook. Open to US residents.
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