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by Joan Holub
illustration by Melissa Sweet
Holub's lively tale of the brave pencil struggling and finally conquering writing class should inspire the most reluctant young writers, of any age. Sweet's bright watercolors and pencilled words add depth and interest throughout this story. We love Sweet's perfectly put dedication: To the alphabet, my favorite noun—M.S.