Word After Word After Word

An inspirational short novel for young readers about the power of writing by Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan.

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 writing can change our lives and connect us to our own stories--word after word after word.

Author: Patricia MacLachlan
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/18/2010
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 8.17h x 5.63w x 0.59d
ISBN: 9780060279714

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 137064 / Word After Word After Word

Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: West Virginia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award - Nominee
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/15/2010 pg. 43
Publishers Weekly 05/17/2010 pg. 49
School Library Journal 07/01/2010 pg. 65
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
BookPage 06/01/2010

About the Author
MacLachlan, Patricia: -

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.