Synopses & Reviews
Twelve-year-old Audrey Abbott dreams of becoming a writer, but with her father's failing health and the family's shaky finances, it seems there is no room for what her overworked mother would surely call a childish fantasy. So Audrey keeps her writing a secret. That is, until she meets a mysterious old woman who seems able to read her mind. Audrey is surprised at how readily she reveals her secret to the woman. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; One day the old woman gives Audrey a peculiar bronze pen and tells her to "use it wisely and to good purpose." It turns out to be just perfect for writing her stories with. But as Audrey writes, odd things start happening. Did Beowulf, her dog, just speak to her? And what is that bumping under her bed at night? It seems that whatever she writes with the pen comes true. However, things don't always happen in the way that she wants or expects. In fact, it's quite difficult to predict what writing with the pen will do. Could the pen be more of a curse than a gift? Or will Audrey be able to rewrite the future in the way that she wishes---and save her father's life?
Synopsis
Snyder follows her bestselling "The Treasures of Weatherby" with a tale of a young girl who is given a bronze pen that can make wishes come true. This touching story about creativity, friendship, and family is just plain magic.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Zilpha Keatley Snyderandlt;/bandgt; is the author of andlt;iandgt;The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid,andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The Witches of Worm,andlt;/iandgt; all Newbery Honor Books. She was recently honored with an Edgar nomination for her book andlt;iandgt;The Unseen,andlt;/iandgt; which was a andlt;iandgt;School Library Journalandlt;/iandgt; Best Book and a andlt;iandgt;Parents' Choice Silverandlt;/iandgt; Honor winner. Her most recent books include andlt;Iandgt;The Treasures of Weatherbyandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;The Bronzeandnbsp;Penandlt;/Iandgt;, andandnbsp;andlt;Iandgt;William S.andnbsp;and the Great Escapeandlt;/Iandgt;.andlt;Iandgt;andnbsp;andlt;/Iandgt;She lives in Mill Valley, California. Visit her online at zksnyder.com.