Dinnie, the heroine of Sharon Creech's beautifully crafed novel, is unhappy at her new boarding school, until she discovers that life is full of wonderful "bloomabilities." Make up your own word, and write a story explaining why it has a special meaning in your life. Send your entry to the address below and you may win one of these prizes:

Grand Prize:

• A visit to your school from Newbery Award Winner Sharon Creech
• $200 worth of Harper Trophy books for your classroom

3 Second-Place Prizes:

• A singed hardcover copy of Bloomability
• 25 paperback copies of any Sharon Creech title for your classroom