"The Writer"s Handbook" from the editors of "Time For Kids" magazine is packed with ideas, examples, rules, and tips that kids ages 8 to 12 need to be successful writers for homework and essays. It includes: samples of different kinds of writing from how to articles to fiction; mini lessons to sharpen students" skills; and word lists to make essays dynamic. Space is provided throughout the handbook for kids to jot down their ideas, list their favourite words, and practice their own writing!