Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid

The colorful boyhood of a popular author comes to life in this personal account

Imagine learning from a nosy classmate that your mother is having yet another baby. To Ralph's classmates, news of one more Fletcher baby is just scuttlebutt. But for Ralph, the oldest of nine, being part of a large family means more kids to join in the fun--from making tripods in the woods and snicking up the rug to raising chicks and even discovering a meteor (well, maybe). It doesn't feel like there's life beyond Marshfield, Massachusetts. Then one day Dad's new job moves the family to Chicago, and there's so much Ralph has to leave behind. In this humorous and captivating memoir, Ralph Fletcher traces the roots of his storytelling.

Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 09/04/2012
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 8.31h x 5.54w x 0.66d
ISBN: 9781250010247
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 102536 / Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid

About the Author
Ralph Fletcher is the author of a wide range of books for young readers, from picture books (The Sandman) to novels (The One O'Clock Chop), from memoirs (Marshfield Dreams) to writing advice (Guy-Write). He also teaches workshops on poetry and writing. Mr. Fletcher lives with his family in Lee, New Hampshire.