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The introductory note contains Kerr's succinct advice for aspiring writers. The remainder of the book is composed of brief essays explaining the genesis of specific Kerr works, each followed by a short story or selection from the novels 'Little Little, Gentlehands' and others. The autobiographical tidbits and writer's tips are interesting, but the book best serves as a writing sampler (and exemplar) of one of today's finest authors for young adults.