Synopses & Reviews
Will the real Rowan Pohi please stand? To dispel boredom while waiting for tenth grade to begin, Bobby and his friends create an imaginary kid named Rowan Pohi (thats IHOP backwards) and apply to the prestigious Whitestone Prep in Rowans name. When, surprisingly, Rowans application is accepted, Bobby impulsively reinvents himself as Rowan and embarks on an edgy life of deception in the rarefied world of Whitestone. Told with Ralph Fletchers trademark blend of humor and depth, the story of Rowans rise and fall is a funny, poignant, and suspenseful riff on the adolescent search for identity.
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“Carefully constructed and helpful for both assignment driven and creative writing.” Kirkus Reviews
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"Hearts will go out to Bobby as he learns that being true to himself is as important as realizing his dreams."-Publishers Weekly "Bobby's family and home life are authentically depicted, and teens will respond to Bobby's desire to create a path to his dreams and root for his crazy idea to work."--Booklist
Synopsis
Lies About Writing Your Life Story
- You have to be a famous celebrity.
- You must have an amazing life.
- You can't write your life story until you're old and gray.
- Nobody will read it, so what's the point?
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About the Author
Ralph Fletcher is the versatile author of 30-some books, including (for young readers) novels, picture book texts, poetry, and books about writing, as well as books for writing teachers. Recipient of a master's degree in fiction from Columbia University, he worked in New York City classrooms for the Teachers College Writing Project, designed to help teachers develop better ways of teaching writing. He travels widely to teach writing and talk about his work. Mr. Fletcher lives in Durham, NH, with his wife and four sons. His website is www.ralphfletcher.com.