Language & Grammar
Series in Language & Grammar
Books in Language & Grammar
A Mouthful of Air
A survey of language describes how it reached its present state, how it operates, and how it will develop in the future, discussing such topics as Shakespeare's pronunciation, low-life language, and English's place in the world. 30,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
A Sense of Wonder: On Reading and Writing Books for Children
Anyone familiar with children's literature knows the gifted pen of award-winning Katherine Paterson. Sales of her books are in the millions, and the list of coveted awards they have garnered - including two Newbery Medals, two National Book Awards, and the Regina Medal - is remarkable. A Sense of Wonder is a collection of more than three dozen critical essays on reading and writing for children that were originally published as two books, Gates of Excellence and The Spying Heart. Combined for the first time in one volume with a new introduction, these writings come from speeches Katherine Paterson has given all over the world, from her book reviews, and from articles she has authored on her craft. Her trademark wit, imagination, and perception are in full evidence; she reveals why she remembers being kissed by Miss Maude Henderson, the last person ever kissed by General Robert E. Lee; relates the heartbreaking source of her novel Bridge to Terabithia; and describes her dismay at failing as a foster parent to two Cambodian boys. Most of all, this extraordinary writer shares her ideas about writing for children, tells of her passion for reading, and allows us to witness her talent. Teachers, writers, students, parents, librarians - anyone who reads Katherine Paterson's essays - will come away with an expanded vision and a sense of her deep respect for words, ideas, literature, and people.
How to Write Best Selling Fiction
Tells would-be novelists about the fiction market, offers advice on grammar, style, character development, and plot, and explains how to deal with agents and editors
How to Write Western Novels
Offers advice on plot, Western dialogue, narration, style, storytelling, and research, and tells how to submit a manuscript
I Don't Want To!
Rigby Rocket offers a wide range of engaging stories and non-fiction texts. Written by much-loved children's authors, the books have been expertly levelled to ensure your children are able to read them independently.
Leroy and Other Stories
The Children's Laureate and best-selling author of 'The Gruffalo', Julia Donaldson, has carefully created the 'Songbirds' series to support children who are learning to read. It builds children's confidence through a clear phonics development with gradual progression.
My Cat and Other Stories
The Children's Laureate and best-selling author of 'The Gruffalo', Julia Donaldson, has carefully created the 'Songbirds' series to support children who are learning to read. It builds children's confidence through a clear phonics development with gradual progression.
Practical Tips for Writing Popular Fiction
Offers advice on writing genre fiction, covering characterization, plot construction, motivation, dialogue, and pacing
The Brotherhood of Smoke
Prisoner Five One Eight, Jack Wilson, has recently been released from jail, and is back roaming the streets of Victorian London. Despite his best intentions to stay out of trouble, mischief follows him everywhere he goes and he gets caught up with a band of rascals who have ambitious plans for the opening of the Great Exhibition. They are not the only gang of criminals, however, to be making plans for this event. Who will get there first, and who will be caught red-handed?
The Brotherhood of Smoke
Prisoner Five One Eight, Jack Wilson, has recently been released from jail, and is back roaming the streets of Victorian London. Despite his best intentions to stay out of trouble, mischief follows him everywhere he goes and he gets caught up with a band of rascals who have ambitious plans for the opening of the Great Exhibition. They are not the only gang of criminals, however, to be making plans for this event. Who will get there first, and who will be caught red-handed?
The Brotherhood of Smoke
Prisoner Five One Eight, Jack Wilson, has recently been released from jail, and is back roaming the streets of Victorian London. Despite his best intentions to stay out of trouble, mischief follows him everywhere he goes and he gets caught up with a band of rascals who have ambitious plans for the opening of the Great Exhibition. They are not the only gang of criminals, however, to be making plans for this event. Who will get there first, and who will be caught red-handed?