

It has many difficult words that would stump a beginner reader. This is definitely a high-level reader picture book.

We never do find out if she won the prize for the contest and this makes sure that the message really hits true with the reader because that is what the story is about the journey and not the destination. Although, I have to say my favorite part about the story is the ending. It’s a great book that sends a heartwarming message to children everywhere. What ensues is a silly story about all of her family pitching in to help her create the best story ever. It started with a girl finding out that she could win a prize by writing the best story. The girl learns about the writing contest in the library so this would be a very good book to use to present a contest to a group of students. This book could also be used to introduce different kinds of writing, such as adventure, that the girl brainstorms about. I would use this book in the classroom as a read aloud prior to a free writing assignment. This books sends a message that you just need to get through the initial struggle of writing and it can have great rewards. I can still relate to this book as a students because I always have a though time reminding myself that my writing will be good if I write from the heart and stay original.

What struck me the most is how much a reader can get out of this book.

This story is accompanied by quirky illustrations that support the text by allowing readers to follow along with what the characters are thinking. The characters in this book are believable in the real world because they are students like many readers with be with families that support their learning. Many young readers and writers can relate to this story because many people have trouble deciding what to write about. She learns that the best story you write has to be your own and has to come form your heart. She looks to her family for help in deciding what to write her story about. The Best Story is about a little girl who finds out about a story writing contest and the winner get to ride a roller coaster with what happens to be her favorite author.
