From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her
fellow second-graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual
lunches. So when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear
about Gooney Bird Greene. And that suits her just fine, because, as it turns
out, Gooney Bird has quite a few interesting and "absolutely true" stories to
tell.
Through Gooney Bird and her tales, acclaimed author Lois Lowry introduces young
readers to the concepts and elements of storytelling. By demonstrating some of
the simple techniques that reveal the extraordinary in everyday events, this
book will encourage the storyteller in