In Short is a collection of fifteen short stories by some of the most outstanding authors in contemporary literature. This collection offers not only great short stories but instructional support for the teacher incorporated by Dr. Suzanne I. Barchers.

Each story is introduced with a lesson guide that includes:

• A story overview
• A brief biography of the author
• Discussions to use before, during and after each story is read
• Discussion Questions
• A list of books and/or stories from the same genre

Short stories included in this collection are:

Biderbiks Don't Cry, Avi

The Story of the Thirteenth Treasure, T. A. Barron

A Letter from the Fringe, Joan Bauer

Willie and the Christmas Spruces, Larry Bogard

The Gift, Joseph Bruchac

No Way of Knowing, Donna Gamache

Diary of Death, Kendall Haven

Ice Cream Man, Roy Hoffman

The Southern Belle and the Black-Eyed Pea, Trish Holland

Grungy Breadwads, C. S. Perryess

Same Time Next Year, Neal Shusterman

Nethergrave, Gloria Skurzynski

I Can Fight You on Thursday…, Gene Twaronite

Dear Mr. Dickens, Vivian Vande Velde

Los Tres Ratoncitos: A Chiste, Angel Vigil

 

In Short is filled with contemporary and diverse stories that will help you tackle teen issues, teach a number of literary elements and link content across the curriculum.