Today, I’m continuing the series,
Writing a Middle Grade Novel.
A story is told through the viewpoint of the
narrator, either in first or third person. In first person, the story
is told by one of the characters, as in “I said.” Third person narrative is
told from the perspective of someone outside the story, as in “she said.”
First person is popular with this audience because
it lets the reader know what is happening as it happens. The character’s
thoughts and actions are relayed as they occur. The voice of the character can
add humor, sarcasm, anger in a way that reflects the growth of the character.
Third person narrative is also popular. The
advantage is that it offer more sophisticated language and observations.
The writer’s job is to get into character and
express thoughts and feelings of the protagonist. Most middle grade stories are
told from the perspective of a single character. This allows reader to identify
with the character, understand why the character behaves the way s/he does, and
to support his/her efforts.
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I'm saving all of these and hope to get some time this summer to read through all of them.
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