Start the Story Issue 1

startthestory Issue 1 June/July 201 2 Ali Sparkes: The Blue Peter Book Award-winning author shares her writing secrets. Page 2 X MARKS THE SPOT Get your pupils plotting pirate-style with the help of a story treasure map. CREATING CHARACTERS Five tips to help your class develop well-defined characters readers will love. WARRIOR NUMBER ONE Review of the easy readers novel by best-selling author, Andy Briggs, and accompanying lesson plan.