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How I Became a Writer and Oggie Learned to Drive


School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7

No. of pages 155

Published: 2013

Great for age 7-12 years

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In "How I Became a Writer and Oggie Learned to Drive" by Janet Taylor Lisle, the story follows a young girl named Antonia who longs to be a writer. She finds inspiration in her quirky neighbor, Oggie, who is preparing to take his driving test. As Antonia spends time with Oggie, she learns about the complexities of life, creativity, and self-expression. The story weaves together themes of friendship, courage, and the process of finding one’s voice, all while exploring how the bond between an aspiring writer and a somewhat unconventional mentor can lead to unexpected discoveries and growth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 155 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2013 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Janet Taylor Lisle's books for young readers have received the Newbery Honor Award (Afternoon of the Elves), the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (The Art of Keeping Cool), Holland's Zilveren Griffel, and Italy's Premio Andersen Award, among other honors. A graduate of Smith College and former journalist, Janet lives in Rhode Island and often draws on Rhode Island history in her work. Visit her online at JanetTaylorLisle. com.