A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing
About this ebook
Brimming with wit, wisdom, and humor, this warm and winning tale of two friends on a quest will be enjoyed by readers (and writers) of all ages.
With a clever ant as his guide and a single word on the page, can Avon write the adventure of a lifetime?
- Books About Writing: Join Avon the snail on his hilarious journey to become an author, even if he can only get one word—Something—written down.
- Friendship Story: Discover a heartwarming tale of perseverance and friendship, where Edward the ant's puzzling advice might be just what Avon needs.
- Wordplay for Kids: Laugh out loud at clever puns and silly situations that make this a perfect early reader chapter book for curious minds.
- Humorous Adventure: Follow the two friends as their quest for the right words leads to close calls with anteaters, tree frogs, and one very hungry fish.
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About the author
Avi's many acclaimed books for young readers include the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor books Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle as well as The Fighting Ground, Poppy, and The Secret School. He lives in Colorado.
TRICIA TUSA has written and illustrated many wonderful picture books, including In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck; Mrs. Spitzer's Garden by Edith Pattou; The Magic Hat by Mem Fox; The End of the Beginning by Avi; and her own Follow Me.
