Books with author Deborah Patterson

Mysterious lines from Treasure Island, illustrations from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and scenes from The Wizard of Oz will inspire new characters to be created, new quests to be undertaken, and perhaps even an adventurous comic strip to unfold. Within the colorful and beautifully illustrated pages of this book are opportunities to write adventures, to invent new companions for a daring expedition, or to complete conversations with caterpillars. Budding authors will also have journal entries to fill in, letters to write and pictures of new characters to draw. The book is also packed full of fun facts about classic books and their authors, storytelling top tips and puzzles to do.

Within the pages of this book are opportunities to write tales of family feuds among the gods, invent new myths about how the universe was created, and to take a trip into the underworld. Budding authors will have stories to write, journal entries to fill in and pictures of new characters to draw, all inspired by some of the best-loved myths from around the world—not only the familiar tales of the Norse, Greek and Roman gods, but also the less well-known stories which have their origins in Central America, Australasia and the Far East. The book is also packed full of fun tidbits of information about mythical characters, storytelling tips and puzzles.

Within the pages of this book are opportunities to write tales of travels through mysterious forests, to invent new companions to help defeat a wicked witch, or to conjure up the ultimate punishment for an innocent prince. Budding authors will have stories to write, journal entries to fill in and pictures of new characters to draw, all inspired by some of the best-loved fairy tales from around the world—not only the well-known stories of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, but also less familiar tales from Eastern Europe, India and the Middle East. The book is also packed full of writing tips, fairy tale fun facts and mind-boggling puzzles to complete.

Bewitching lines from Macbeth, magical songs from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and lover’s talk from Romeo and Juliet will inspire new characters to be created, new dialogue to be written, and perhaps even a Shakespearean comic strip to unfold. Within the beautifully illustrated pages of this book are opportunities to experiment with Shakespearean words and phrases, whether writing a heartfelt letter to Romeo’s cousin, penning a new fairy song for Peaseblossom, or telling your teacher they’re an idiot in a brand new play. Budding authors will have stories to write, journal entries to fill in and pictures of new characters to draw, as well as Shakespearean trivia and fun puzzles to complete.

Discover the world through the eyes of the greatest explorers in history. Find out how the world was first circumnavigated by a slave and how travelers overcame the challenge of not having enough to eat and drink while traveling through unknown territory. Experience the excitement of seeing a new land for the first time, tasting new fruits and discovering new animals. This book focuses on 15 key voyages from around the world: the journeys undertaken by Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, Zheng He, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Martin Frobisher, Francis Drake, Maria Sibylla Merian, Captain Cook, Lewis & Clark, Charles Darwin, David Livingstone, Gertrude Bell, Ernest Shackleton, and astronauts who took part in the Moon landings.

Today’s digital technology allows teens to produce short films with enviable accessibility. But there is a darker side to today’s technology, too: the expectation to live and share your life online, to become an instant success with your first creations. Imagine being free to experiment and play with the medi-um, with a mentor beside you helping you craft solid, professional work that never looks like a home movie. Industry pro Deborah Patz is that mentor.Much like writers pen journals they don’t publish (aka “writing practice,” as taught by Natalie Gold-berg), Write! Shoot! Edit! mentors teens in “first film­making” ― crafting complete, scripted movies in a safe place free from public exhibition and scrutiny, experimenting with the medium, and discovering one’s own visual storytelling voice.You want to direct and edit, but your friend wants to write? Not a problem. Don’t read the book in order! Just follow the path. Write! Shoot! Edit! is written in three distinct and intertwining paths, so you can experience the book as you want to: as a writer, director / DOP, or editor.Start making scripted films today so that you can be the overnight success of tomorrow!

Fighter Escort, the second book in a 6 book series "Tales of the RAF". This book tells the continuing adventures of twleve year old Harry Winslow who is growing up during World War II in the English countryside next to an RAF airfield. Captain Dawson and the rest of the 14th Squadron escort a formation of American bombers flying into enemy territory. The RAF pilots are responsible for protecting the Americans on their way to the target, and bringing them home safely! This dangerous mission will test the bravery of everyone involved. Meanwhile,young Harry Winslow "falls" into a dilemma of his own. And like the pilots he must deal with his own bravery and responsibility. Unsure what to do, Harry discovers a confidant in the colorful American, Captain Sam Ross, pilot of the Texas Buckaroo. Join Harry on the airfield when the 14th Squadron's thundering fighter planes fly "Fighter Escort" for their American allies. See how these men risk their lives to protect their ! country, friends, family and their fellow fliers. These are the ordinary people who do extraordinary things. The kinds of things that make them heroes.(46 color & b/w illustrations)