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Reach for the Stars Contest!

11:11 AM, Oct. 27, 2009

Check out the latest contest! Susan K. Marlow, is offering the prize and it looks like something every homeschool should have!

Reach for the Stars is a 144-page workbook for budding young authors. It includes sections on creating your characters, how to "show, don't tell" their feelings, beginnings that "hook" the reader, creating scenes, plotting stories, and much more! Students can work at their own pace and on their own. Reach for the Stars also works great in home-school co-ops and in classrooms. Each concept is thoroughly modeled by the author, Susan K. Marlow, compiled from actual workshop lessons she has used with numerous young authors. Graphics make the workbook user-friendly for younger and older students alike. Includes a parent/teacher guide with hints for expanding the lessons, if desired. A must-have for anyone serious about teaching their children the elements of writing great fiction. Grades 3-8.

" . . . For a homeschool mom like me, who teaches boys who do not typically enjoy this kind of work, this workbook was a real blessing. It can be used for individual students or in a writing workshop in a group setting . . ."

-Amy Christy, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC

If you would like to download sample pages of Reach for the Stars, or look at an overview of the book, go here: http://www.susankmarlow.com/WritingWorkbook.html

Reach for the Stars is available in print form or as an E-book from the S.choolhouse Store.

The author's website: www.susankmarlow.com

Does your child have a favorite book character? Someone who turns a story into a real adventure? For a chance to win Reach for the Stars, post a comment that includes:

~The name of your child's favorite character from a book or a story, and . . .

~Why he or she is your child's favorite character.

~Your email address so that you can be contacted if you are a winner.

You must be at least 18-years old and live in the U.S. to enter this contest. To read full contest rules click here.

This contest will end on Nov. 9. There will be 1 winner for this book. The Winner will notified by email only, so be sure to check your email and/or spam folder. If after one week I have not heard back from the winner then a new winner will have to be chosen.

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reach for the stars contest.

6:45 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

Our favorite is Flat Stanley as he gets to travel all over. Susan steveac@bellsouth.net

writing book contest

8:34 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

One of our favorites is Reynie Muldoon. He's a courageous, smart leader who perseveres no matter the problem.

Natalie Hemker and family,
mom2scone@comcast.net

contest

9:03 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My daughter's favorite character is Ramona Quimby because she is funny, messy, and has a temper!
gaponiuk@comcast.net

Favorite character contest

9:52 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Grant Walters

My favorite character is Henry Fleming from The Red Badge of Courage. He ran away from the Union army, but came back and fought very bravely Grant Walters -8th grade

cmbecki@netzero.net

Reach for the stars contest

9:52 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My kids favorite are all the Lord of the rings book, its a read aloud favorite

zullayh@gmail.com

Contest

10:34 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Jasmine

My daughter's favorite character is Fancy Nancy. Not only does her curiosity often get her into exciting, "learning" situations, but Fancy Nancy books help expand my daughter's vocabulary and teach her fun French words.

ejae421@aol.com

reach for the stars contest

11:14 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My daughter loves Ramona Quimby -- in fact, she loves to make up "Ramona stories"! I think she loves her because Ramona seems so real: temper, struggles, creativity and all.
~Beth (befus.beth@gmail.com)

favorite book character contest

11:37 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

We love Fluffy (the Guinea pig) because he gets into all kinds of funny situations!
mkquinn@bellsouth.net

reach for the stars contest

11:38 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My daughter loves Junie B. Jones because she is always getting into interesting situations and there is a lot of humor. We laugh out loud when we read Junie B. Jones. Tracie
traciestamps@mchsi.com

My sons favorite character

11:40 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by gretchenmorrison

He loves Ralph Moody books. He is so vibrant in the telling of his life. We read a chapter each night before bed. My son loves to hear about all the things Ralph did as a child and following him as he grows.
Thanks for this opportunity.
gretchen_morrison@hotmail.com

Favorite Character

11:59 AM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

Our favorite character is Grandpa in Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs. He loves his grandchildren very much and shows it by making them yummy Saturday morning pancakes, noticing little fun moments in their days (like falling pancakes) and then using them to create wonderful tall tales to tell them at bedtime. Bet he'd make a wonderful homeschool teacher! Judy---fjkreis@embarqmail.com

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1:26 PM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My daughter likes Fancy Nancy. She likes to use big words and likes the new ones she learns. She also likes the adventures Fancy Nancy gets to experience.

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2:40 PM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My son's favorite characters are Calvin and Hobbs. He says they are funny and can't get enough of them.
nngerman@hutchtel.net

favorite character

9:19 PM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by MomOfFour

My 9 year old daughter really liked Charlotte's Web and especially Charlotte.

reaching5678 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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11:57 PM, Oct. 28, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My girls both love Junie B. Jones. We love how Barbara Parks writes Junies "lines". She says the funniest things.
chasepartyof8@embarqmail.com

Favorite Characters

12:05 AM, Oct. 29, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My kids' favorite character(s) are the four siblings in The Boxcar Children series. Their pragmatic, sensible approach to life provides my children countless conversation starters, like, "What would Benny say about...?" and "How do you think Jesse would handle...?" We are looking forward to more adventures with this foursome!

Silly me...

12:07 AM, Oct. 29, 2009, posted by Anonymous

Boxcar children mom (above comment) forgot to leave contact info: shelbrooks@comcast.net (Shelley Brooks)

These are great!

1:08 PM, Oct. 29, 2009, posted by SuzyScribbles

I thought I'd drop by and see who everybody's favorite characters are. These have been fun to read!
[and no, I'm not entering the contest!] :-)

Reach for the Stars Contest

8:49 PM, Oct. 29, 2009, posted by Nancy

Hi,
My favorite character is Andy from "Hotel for Dogs." Andy loves dogs and I like her personality. She is kind and does everything she can to help dogs. She is generous and grateful and fascinating.

I can be contacted by my mom's email: doodlemom01@gmail.com

Nancy (4th)

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11:00 PM, Oct. 30, 2009, posted by smokeybutter

MY 9YO LOVES FLAT STANLEY BECAUSE SHE THINKS HE IS FUNNY.

MY 12YO LOVES ELSIE DINSMORE BECAUSE SHE IS SUCH A GODLY EXAMPLE.

SMOKEYBUTTER@YAHOO.COM

Favorite Characters

7:19 AM, Nov. 4, 2009, posted by Loni

My seven year old sons favorite characters are the cousins from the Three Cousins Detective Club. Every book is a new adventure for him, as he has really just started reading chapter books, and can't seem to put these books down.

My twelve year old daughters favorite character is Ryan from the Left Behind for kids series. The reason: he is brave and daring, he cares about people, and he is the youngest.

yr1053 at hotmail.com

Favorite Character

9:26 AM, Nov. 4, 2009, posted by ChristineH

My son's favorite character is Ben Stilton from the Geronimo Stilton book series. He says he Likes Ben because he is always nice to everybody.

christine@reliable-cleaning.com

Edited by ChristineH on Nov. 4, 2009 at 8:27 AM

Reach for the Stars Contest

9:39 AM, Nov. 4, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My son D loves Henry and Benny from the Boxcar children series. Henry because he always seems to figure out the next clue when they are stuck, Benny because he is funny, likes to eat a lot, and sometimes even helps work out a clue! Julie Knight
waltjuliek@sbcglobal.net

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12:53 PM, Nov. 4, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My sons favorite character is Benny from The Boxcar Children because he is really funny and silly. gjship5@yahoo.com

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2:46 PM, Nov. 4, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My daughter, Hadley, loves Fancy Nancy. I think she definitely relates to that character! The Fancy Nancy books are fun and interesting and beautifully illustrated. My little budding writer would love this, I am sure!

my email~
emilywoodall@embarqmail.com

Reach for the Stars Contest

3:51 AM, Nov. 7, 2009, posted by spktme

My oldest daughter who is six loves the Disney Princess Series of books, and let me tell you we have a bunch to choose from. I like that all of them are written to teach a lesson and are a great jumping off base for helping teach them about character.

My youngest daughter who is four loves the Fancy Nancy books so much that we’ve left the house with her dressed up “just as fancy Nancy would”. So cute! This is a great contest and we would love to win, but we’ve also enjoyed reading over everyone's favorite characters. We’ve started a new list of books to get at the library from it. So, thank you!
Christina - spktme@hotmail.com

Edited by spktme on Nov. 7, 2009 at 2:52 AM

Reach for the Stars Contest

7:20 PM, Nov. 7, 2009, posted by Anonymous

My daughters favorite character is Bageera because he is a black panther who can climb trees.
kougarten@yahoo.com

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