Peter, Pinkalicious's brother, loves to build with his blocks. He decides to build a tower out of blocks high enough to reach the stars and the moon all by himself. But once he's up there, he realizes that he's all alone and he has no way of getting down easily.

E. M. Forster’s renowned guide to writing sparkles with wit and insight for contemporary writers and readers. With lively language and excerpts from well-known classics, Forster takes on the seven elements vital to a novel: story, people, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm. He not only defines and explains such terms as “round” versus “flat” characters (and why both are needed for an effective novel), but...

On a chase to retrieve her new dog, a longtime resident of Paris ascends the Eiffel Tower for the first time, discovering how much beauty she has been missing all these years and deciding to try something new each week.

A tale inspired by the life of Lady Jane Gray's younger sister, Katherine, interweaves the tragic story of her imprisonment in the Tower of London with the fates of three other innocent political prisoners including Kate Plantagenet and boy princes Edward and Richard.

Dufresne's smart, practical, hard-nosed guide is ideal for the person who has always wanted to write a novel, but has been daunted by the sometimes chaotic, always challenging writing process.--

"Ideal for intermediate to advanced fiction writing courses, this two-in-one text and anthology addresses the artistic implications of craft choices. Each chapter addresses revision in relation to a specific topic, including examples of the revision process from well-known writers. Numerous examples, questions, and exercises throughout the book help students reflect upon and explore writing possibilities. The mini-anthology features 22 highly teachable,...