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When I Was Your Age, Volume One: Original Stories About Growing Up Paperback – Illustrated, February 1, 2001

by Amy Ehrlich (Editor), Avi (Contributor), Francesca Lia Block (Contributor),
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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Perfect for literature classes and beginning writers of all ages!

"Tell me a story of when you were little" is something children love to ask. Ten award-winning writers: Mary Pope Osborne, Laurence Yep, James Howe, Katherine Paterson, Walter Dean Myers, Susan Cooper, Nicholasa Mohr, Reeve Lindbergh, Avi, and Francesca Lia Block tell young readers stories drawn from their own childhood memories. The authors have also contributed notes about why they chose particular memories to write about and what in their lives led them to be writers. In this way, the extraordinary stories in When I Was Your Age bear witness to the origins of a writer’s art — and honor the courage, tenderness, and fragility of children.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    156 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    850L
  6. Dimensions
    5.94 x 0.49 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Candlewick
  8. Publication date
    February 1, 2001
  9. ISBN-10
    9780763610340
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0763610340
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In a starred review of this anthology of stories about growing up, PW wrote, "Fans of all ages will savor these perceptively chosen, affectingly disclosed episodes from the lives of their favorite writers." The writers include Mary Pope Osborne, Katherine Paterson, Avi, Walter Dean Myers and Francesca Lia Block. Ages 9-14.

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About the Author

Amy Ehrlich, the editor of WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE, notes that "writing begins with observation. The authors in this collection, like all children, felt things deeply. But they were also able to observe their feelings and therefore remember them well. Those memories are a writer's most durable tool." Amy Ehrlich is the author of more than 25 books for young readers.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0763610348
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick (February 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780763610340
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763610340
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 850L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.94 x 0.49 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars My 10 yr old daughter likes reading this for homeschool ...
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My 10 yr old daughter likes reading this for homeschool. It is a well written book for Language Arts and Reading as it teaches young readers perspectives and emotions in literature that they can understand and makes them think at the same time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching tool
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2014
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Using to teach biographies/autobiographies and personal narrative. The students enjoy hearing from the different authors and seeing the different writing styles.
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J. Hansen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great condition and great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014
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I loved this book for my 5th grade memoir unit! Great condition and a quality text to help teach memoir!
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Lorinda J. Besherse
5.0 out of 5 stars book was well worth the money I purchased it for, thanks!
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The cover was a little worn, but still in good condition. It was well worth the money I paid for it. Thanks!!
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sharanya
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2010
Awesome collection of memoir written by very good writers. I use this with students 11 to 14 and it works with all of them. Beautiful writing. Lots to learn.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Stories are outdated and low interest
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2013
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I'm not sure how receptive my fifth graders will be to this text, but I thought it was boring and lacked a lot of excitement.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL BOOK , ESPECIALLY FOR PRE-TEENS !
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2000
The original tales presented in this book are actual memories of childhood penned by notable children's book authors. Although most of the stories have 8-10 year-olds as their protagnonists, they deal with emotions and predicaments more easily understood, I think, by slightly older children.
Pre-teenage can be such an awkward time; these tales can be healing/instructive to those in this time of life. The authors all have written beautiful stories which really should not be missed. And, as an extra special "gift" to the reader, each story is followed by a one-page explanation/note written by the tale's author. It's a relief to realize that each author not only survived growing up, but also flourished. And I loved being allowed to share private memories of these marvelous authors.
As a great fan of Katherine Paterson, I was especially touched by her story, which involved her older, prettier sister. Perhaps even more revealing, however, is the note she wrote to accompany this story. I am sure that the feelings here expressed were the souce of her poignantly beautiful novel "Jacob Have I Loved." (Great for girls age 12 and up.)
This book also provided an introduction (at least for me) to several authors with whom I was not familiar; I look forward to reading more by them.
I am a 40-something, well-educated mom. I bought this book for my own family, but I will be purchasing more copies to give as gifts. And I look forward to the sequel to this book, already in print!
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