This novel provides one of the best writing platforms out there! After reading the novel, I assigned students to do exactly what Ransom Riggs did - find some old photos, and work them into a story. I gave students the choice to either begin with a story, and find pictures to fit, or find pictures first and write a story around them.
I was astounded by so many things - first, at the pictures they found, and second, at their creativity! My students loved the freedom of choice that this assignment provided. Some students stayed fairly realistic, while others delved into science fiction, fantasy, and more. I think this was hands-down the most writing my students have generated thus far!
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