![]() ![]() ![]() Stretched-tight smiles like Quincy wears. It is just dark enough outside for Mattie to see her reflection in the window. The actions of her characters, often subtle, paint an amazing picture.Īn example of what I’m talking about (I believe you call it snatch of text on your blog): I often talk with my students about using specific actions in their writing, and I model it constantly, but Linda Urban is a master. One thing that I am going to be sure to point out to my student when I read this book aloud is going to be Linda’s use of specific actions in her writing. It is as close to perfect as I have read in a long time. I cannot find a wasted: paragraph, sentence, or word anywhere in the book. It feels like Linda put tremendous effort into writing each and every word in this book. It might not be my favorite, although it is close. I have it on my list to talk about her writing, too!Īfter rereading Hound Dog True, I am going to have to say that I think that it is the best written book of 2011. ![]() I want to talk about Linda Urban’s writing. ![]()
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