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Course Description

Middle-graders (ages 8 to 12) are the most passionate readers of all. Now fluent in reading, they delve into books with a hunger for touching pathos, wild humour, and eye-widening surprise. In this course we will explore how the great range of possibilities in middle grade novels (short or long, realistic, fantastic, historical, solemn or side-splitting) all require the same elements to capture an audience—relatable characters and engrossing narratives.

Learning Outcomes

  • A solid understanding of what makes a successful middle-grade novel
  • A full chapter outline based on your own original idea
  • Approximately 20 or more first-draft pages from several scenes as well as an opportunity for revising

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Type
In-Class
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Nov 09, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Campus
  • St. George Campus
Delivery Options
IN-CLASS  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

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