An inspirational short novel for young readers about the power of writing by Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan.
In this heartfelt school story, every school day feels the same for fourth graders Lucy and Henry and Evie and Russell and May. Then Ms. Mirabel comes to their class—bringing magical words and a whole new way of seeing and understanding.
From beloved author Patricia MacLachlan comes an honest, inspiring story about what is real and what is unreal, and about the ways that creative writing can change our lives and connect us to our own stories—word after word after word.
This gentle and heartwarming chapter book shows five young friends they have the power to write their own stories, even when life is tough.
