A lively, down-to-earth, sensible and occasionally acerbic practical guide to how to think about writing for children. Inevitably a bit dated, given how much the world has moved on and society and publishing have all been changed since 1982, but it's a very handy framework to build on, and some things don't really change. In some ways it's very basic, as if for absolute beginners, but given the author's extensive experience in the field, I think most children' authors would find it of interest.