When they hear muffled footsteps approaching their tent and see strange flashes of light, it seems D.W. is so sure that he will see an alien on his overnight that she gives him her camera. This special collection includes:ĪRTHUR’S FIRST SLEEPOVER: What could top a sleepover in the backyard with Buster and the Brain? When rumors start that a spaceship has landed in the neighborhood the idea of camping under the stars takes on a whole new meaning. Even adult writing students can appreciate the books central message about 'writing what you know.Arthur’s adventures are now available on audio. It can encourage young writers to write their own stories with confidence. This book makes a fun introduction to writing and to storytelling.

The best stories are those that have a ring of truth about them.where storyteller and story compliment each other. The message is clear: it's fine to be your own writer and share your own ideas in your own personal way of expressing yourself. This is an excellent little book about a child's view of the writing process and the various influences on that process. Why? His original story was from his own voice, mind, heart, and experience. Ratburn, that his original idea was the best story to tell after all. He presents his strange story to his family and to his shocked class, but he soon discovers, with a little guidance from Mr. Consequently, his story grows away from his original message and into a wild collage of extraordinary elements that even includes Purple elephants, moon landscapes, song and dance. He rewrites his story to include those items because he does not want to create a boring story that no one wants to hear or read. He first begins with the story that HE wants to tell-'How I Got My Puppy Pal.' However, as he speaks to others about his efforts, he is swayed by their suggestions and their ideas.

There begins Arthur's exciting adventure in creative writing. Ratburn has written the following directions:ġ. 'Write about something that is important to you,' suggest Arthur's teacher, Mr.

Arthur Writes a Story by Marc Brown