The Best Story

The best story is one that comes from the heart.

The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this book just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author But what makes a story the best?

Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her that the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these things doesn't seem quite right, though, and the one thing the whole family can agree on is that the best story has to be your own.

Anne Wilsdorf's hilarious illustrations perfectly capture this colorful family and their outrageous stories in Eileen Spinelli's heartfelt tale about creativity and finding your own voice.

Author: Eileen Spinelli
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 05/29/2008
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 10.30h x 8.30w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9780803730557
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 122401 / Best Story

Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/2008 pg. 499
School Library Journal 08/01/2008 pg. 102
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 317 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 317 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Eileen Spinelli lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Anne Wilsdorf lives in Lausanne, Switzerland.