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From: Ryan Grade 6th Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: anyone I ike the book
From: Steph Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Anyone I think that this book has a great beginning. I also think that Bud should leave the Amos's because they are to mean to him. Espicially Tod. I hope he leaves......what do you think he will do?
From: clint Grade 6th Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: anyone I feel bad for bud because he has to sleep in the shed with all the scary stories Todd told him. I wish that Jerry had gone with bud. then the story would've changed.
From: Michael Grade 6th Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: anyone I tink Bud not Buddy is better then Wotsons go to bermingham 1963.
From: Ryan Grade 6th Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: someone I think Bud is cool
From: Steph Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Everyone! Hi it's me again....I just wanted to know what everyone would rate this book so far from 1-10, 1 being the lowest. I would give it a perfect 10!
From: clint Grade 6th Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Someone cool I think that bud will go to the graveyard and see his mom's grave. But while he is there he will run into his dad.
From: Mike Grade 6th Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: anyone I think Bud should beatup todd for geting him in truble
From: Kali + Katie Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Steph We would rate the book 9 or 10 because we don't both agree on what to rate it. It's not the best book Katie has ever read,her favorite books have more suspense,or horror.I(Kali) would rate it a 10 because I like all varieties of books. What I like about the book is that it is in the olden days & I like to learn about the past. We also would like to know why you rate it a 10?
From: Carly and Kayla Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Emma from U.A. We think that Bud's mom died from maybe cancer or she was really sick, like what you said. What do you think will happen in the next chapter? P.S. Write back soon.
From: Michael Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: anyone who's intrested in a serious disscusion What do you think Bud will do about finding Deza again, if anything? I think he will search where the "cardboard jungle" used to be.
From: Shawna Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Alex Alex,why do you think Bud's dad is dead? My opinion is I think Bud's dad is living in a different town near Flint. Please describe your answers clearer. I like the way you say your mind. See you later!
From: Tia and Maria Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Steph We would rate the book as a 8, because the author could have changed some stuff like after Bud left the Amos' they would find out that Toddy really beat up Bud and they felt really bad.We want this to happen so the Amos' will find Bud and apalogize.Then help Bud find his dad.Maybe a year later they find him. But we still think it is a good book. Do you think the author should have changed anything? If so, what?
From: Kali + Katie Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Clint Not to be mean but when you said Jerry did you mean Bugs? I only said that because you confused me.
From: Kevin :) Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Steph I would rate this book a perfect 10 too. I've already read the whole book so I know it is cool. I like Bud's " Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar out of Yourself".
From: Emma Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: everyone Hi, I just want to say that if your trying to send something to me I'm never sure if it is for me or the other Emma. When you write to me please put Emma6, that way I can tell it is me. Thanks.
From: Carmen	To: Everyone Today's discussion is going so well! It's nice that people are reading each other's comments and really talking to one another!
From: Raoul	To: everyone I like the book, too! I think the character of Bud is really interesting. He really knows how to take care of himself. What does everyone else like or dislike about Bud?
From: Jessi Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Emma6 maybe you should talk about the book instead of saying what name to send.But anyway what do you think of the book sofar?I think it has a interesting ring to it.Do you agree?
From: Jessi Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: 6th graders What part of the book do you like the best?
From: Jessi Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Emma 6 How would you discribe the book so far
From: *Jessi* Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Nicole I agree with you and I thought the same exact thing when I read!!!Now you write back.
From: *Jessi* Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Claire I totally agree with you Why would you have a gun in your house and I really wouldn't want to sleep in a dusty old shed.There is probally no bathroom or anything just in case!!!!!!!
From: michael Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Derek Hey Derek, I don't get when you say this book needs a little less detail. Were you talking about the fish blood? I think that the detail is very good in this book because it gives you a picture of the characters in this story.
From: Carley Grade 6 Barrington Elementary Upper Arlington, OH	To: Steph In Stillwater Hi, When Bud talks about a door opening and one closing I think he is saying that he has another opportunity. What do you think it means? From: Carley
From: Carley Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Steph In Stillwater Hi, When Bud talks about a door opening and one closing I think he is saying that he has another opportunity. What do you think it means? From: Carley
From: Claire Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Toria and people who will write back to me What Bud means is that the library door closed and there must be another place that he will end up next. The next place that he ends up in is Hooverville. I wouldn't like to be in a place like that. I felt sorry for the family with the baby that was sick. They didn't get to sit around the big fire. They had to use tin cans for dishes.
From: Carley Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Anyone Hi, What do you think Bud learned about families? I think he learned about how they take care of you and are kind to you because he never knew how they were because he was so little when his only family member left. Like Bud's pretend family and how they pretended to be his family so he could get some food and when the lady shared her brown suger between bud and her two kids. From: Carley
From: Elias Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Anybody that will responed to me! I do not like this book. It's not that good. I found it slow. I like comedic books. Well that is my opinion. The thing that Bud is talking about with the doors is that one opportunity closes and one opens. He met Clarence at the library and that opened the door for Bud to get food.
From: Jeff Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Lindsey Hello! I am on the 13th chapter even though i don't like to read but i had to! But iam enjoying it. ithink that when Bud says that doors are closing and opening i think that means opportunity is opening and closing.
From: Claire Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Jessi Hi Jessi it's Claire. What chapter are you on? Have you read about the part when Bud gets revenge? Write back.
From: Emily Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Carley HI Car I totally agree with you If i had a suitcase I would put All these things in it: 1.Photo of Family 2.Some clothes 3.a blanket 4.a pillow Why do you think Bud has lyers in his suitcase. I think that he puts them in his suitcase because he thinks that man in the picture is his Dad So if He sees that man he would go and talk to him Write back
From: Jordan Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Matt from Stillwater Hi Matt, He means that if something bad happens that door shuts and a new door opens like he runs away from the Amos's shed that door shuts and then he meets Bugs and they go to Hooperville.
From: Gary Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: 6th Graders/Stilwater I thought that it was funny when Toddy stuck the pencil up Bud's nose and it got it all the way up to the R in the word TICONDEROGA.
From: Jeff Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: anyone i think it was funny that he had a plastic bed covering
From: Michael Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: the 6th grade in Stillwater I think that the book is good because of the way they started the book off and that he was adopted.
From: Emily Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: James Hi I totally disagree with you because i think the man in the picture is his Grandfather. Write back Emily
From: Danielle Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Emma in Upper Arlington I agree with on your theory with the gun. So far I'm really enjoying the book. Only in some parts he uses really funny english Such as "Doggone" and spells words differently then we do now. I thinks its really cool how your teacher puts he rules in your classroom! What do you think of Bud and Bugs running away? Write back Danielle
From: nathan Grade 6 Barrington Elementary Upper Arlington, OH	To: Tyler in Upper Arlington OH. I totally agree with you - Bud is very dumb in parts of the book. I'm going tell u somthing from later but you have probably read it. Later on he thinks a man that offers him food and a drink is a vampire . This kid is so weird Well anyway here is my question for today: What do you think Bud has learned about families? I think he learned that he wants one. Well no one I"v talked to has responded so plz respond.
From: Emily Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Someone that will respond (thanx) Why do you think Bud keeps the flyers in his suitcase. Emily
From: Trevor Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Clint in Stillwater When Bud talked about one door opening and one door closing, he is talking about if something goes wrong look on the bright side because often something good comes out of something bad. The bad thing was having to go to the Amos family but when that door closed the good thing was he met Bugs. Bugs ended up talking to Hooperville.
From: Michael Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: 6 grade Stillwater I like the book because Bud was adopted toa family.
From: Jordan Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Matt in Stillwater Hi Matt, I disagree with you, Matt. I think the flyers are one of Bud's relatives.
From: Trevor Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Clint in Stillwater When Bud talked about one door opening and one door closing, he is talking about if something goes wrong look on the bright side because often something good comes out of something bad. The bad thing was having to go to the Amos family but when that door closed the good thing was he met Bugs. Bugs ended up talking to Hooperville.
From: Danielle Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Elias I do agree with you, Bud Not Buddy is a bit slow. I'm enoying it so far. What do you like about this book? Write back Nice talking to you Danielle
From: matt Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: peoples Toddy is a liar and a wimp. i think buds dad is stuck in a hot air balloon
From: Gary Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Stillwater Grade 6 I liked the part when Bud hits the bee's nest and then jumped through the window. ½
From: Emily Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Clint drom Hi I think that you have an excellent story about the graveyard but I'm not sure that that is what happens! From Emily
From: Jack Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Emma U.A OH In chapter 7 I think he is not lost because he is in Hooperville.
From: Danielle Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Jenn I agree. Whenever Bud's mom saw the flyers she got mad because she probably never got along with him. But Bud's mother lets Bud keep them since thats all he has left of his Dad. Write back your friend Danielle!
From: matt Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Frank,Stillwater Hi Frank it's Matt let's talk about something diffrent.Do you think Bud is lost? I think he is lost in his heart because he doesn't know where or how to get to his father. Then again, his father might be dead.
From: Trevor Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Clint in Stillwater The flyer in his suitcase is his dad because they don't talk to much about him.
From: Emily Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Clint from stillwater Hi I think that you have an excellent story about the graveyard but I'm not sure that that is what happens! From Emily
From: Alyssa Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Antonella for Stillwater I agree that the book is so good that you can't put it down. Everytime I try to put it down something exciting happens. Wow I wonder what is going to happen next?
From: Emma6 Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: jessi from Stillwater Hi, Sorry, I just can never tell when someone is writing to me. Anyways, I think the book is great so far. I think that the book is great because when the author describes what everything feels and looks like you get a picture in your mind. From Emma6 please write back soon.
From: Alyssa Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Carmen My room has this special smell that nothing else smells like. It is my favourite place to be! Please write back and tell me your favourite smell from your favourite place!
From: Emma6 Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: anyone Hi, I'm not sure what chapter it is in but in one of the chapters from 7-9, Bud talks about the smell of the library, When you go into a library do you feel the same way as he did? write back. From Emma6
From: jake Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Ben HI Ben, Do you think Bud is lost? I think he feels lost becase even though people have been treating him very nicely lately he still feels alone because his mother has died and he doesn't know who his dad is. I would fell scared.
From: *Jenn* Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Jeff Hey Jeff, it's Jenn! i agree with u when u say that you think that it was funny about how Mrs Amos put down the rubber sheets on the bed. i think that's what Bud is talking about doors opening and closing means that like the doors of the Amoses and library are opened and he is welcomed there even though the Amoses are getting paid to take care of him. i think that when he means that the doors are closing that he means that he is leaving and going some place other than where he just was. P.S please, please, please write back! See Ya! *Jenn*
From: Alex Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Everyone Hello everyone I don't think Bud is lost because everybody is treating him nicely and he knows where he is going -to Grand Rapids.He is not scared but he feels lost because he doesn't have a home.
From: Emma6 Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Elias, in my class Hi A agree I like comedic books too, but I also like this book because I think that it is fast, meaning I think that it does not make you just want to rip the book up because it is so boring. I find the book interesting, but still I agree with you, comedy books are better. from Emma6
From: Alicia Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Ryan hi, I like the book too. I like how the author did a really good job on this book. It is a book that is well written and gets to the point. The author doesn't make it like a documentary, plain and boring. The author has excitement and writes it like he's Bud and is looking for his dad. I also like this book because it is a cliffhanger. It's written like when you're watching a T.V. show and they go into a commercial break when the person in the show just ran into a bad guy. What do you like about the book? Please write back Alicia
From: Mike Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Ben from Ohio Hello anyone, I don't think Bud is lost because everyone he met on the way to Chicago acts like people have been there before. Bud feels that he is not alone because they treat him like he is in a good family and they really want him to stay with them. He is acting like a good person to them and he was leaving Flint to go to Grand Rapids and knows it won't be long to get there because it is only one hundred and twenty miles away and divided that by five and got twenty four and he thought it meant twenty four hours to Grand Rapids Please write back soon!
From: Nicole S Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Jessie from Stillwater I have a place that has a special smell. This would be my Bedroom. I keep scented candles and dried flowers in my room so it aways has a outdoor smell. In the summer time when My pool is open I go swimming alot so my room smells a lot like chlorine!!! ( that stinks a lot ) Do you have a room or a place that has a special smell or fragrance? If you do what does it smell like and where is it? Answer me please! P.S. Write Nicole S. so I know it's me! Nicole S.
From: Nicole S Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Clint from Stillwater I think that he will run into his father. I also think he will recognize his father because he wiil have seen him in the flyer Nicole S.
From: Alex Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Anyone I agree with Alex I think Bud's dad is dead.
From: Alicia or A number 2 Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Ashley Hi, Thanks for the letter. I'm A number 2. What chapter are you on? I am on chapter 8. Please write back A number 2
From: Alyssa Grade 6 John T. Tuck Burlington, Ontario	To: Jessie from Stillwater I like the part when Bud goes into the library and is looking at a map and the librarian gives Bud a book on his favourite topic. When the library has to close she gives Bud a sandwich and says come back tomorrow. I like this part because the librarian is so nice to Bud and when he talks about the smell of the library I can amost smell the scent.Please write me back,Jessie!
From: Steph Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Kali & Katie I agree with Kali on this one (sorry Katie)...I like all sorts of books. This book seems to make me interested because of the details he uses and the phrases such as "I put my head down and started shooting apologies out like John Dillinger shoots bullets (p.16). I like the way the autor adds that to his books also like the Watsons Go to Burmingham--1963. I also like Horror stories like you Katie and some of them are really good and scary, but this book catches my attention (well so far). There are other books that I like a lot that I would give 10's to also. I like all book!:)
From: Steph Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Tia & Maria My school hasn't read too far in the book yet so I am really not sure on what the author could change. Once I read a little more I will let you know what I think, but right now (I'm on Chapter 3) I think the autor did a good job of writing it so there's nothing I think he could change.
From: Alyssa Grade 6th Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: anyone I think the book is cool. I think it's gross when Tod stuck the pencil up Bud's nose.
From: james Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: emily the fliers are special to him.
From: Josh Grade 6Th Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: ANYONE WILLING TO TALK ABOUT BUD NOT BUDDY IF BUD'S FATHER IS ALIVE BUD WILL RUN INTO HIM AT THE GRAVEYARD AND IF BUDS FATHER IS DEAD WICH WILL SAID THEN BUD WON'T RUN INTO HIS DAD AT THE GRAVEYARD.TRULEY I THINK CLINT IS RIGHT AND WILL ISNT. ANYONE WHO VOTED THIS BOOK AS A 10 IS CORECT!(ATLEAST TO ME)PLEAE VOTE IF YOU WANT TO ABOUT BUDS FATHER BEING DEAD OR ALVE. WHAT DO YOU THIN PLEASE ANSWER ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. TODDY OR TOD IS A MEAN 12 YEAROLD BOY, SO BUD SHOULD JUST RUN AWAY!!!!!! PLEASE RESPOND AND PUT JOSH. THANKS P.S.RUN AWAY BUDDY
From: JOSH Grade 6TH Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: ANYONE WHO IS SERIOUS ABOUT THIS BOOK Will Cristopher Paul Curtis be here to respond? I would like it if hedoes respond because this book is good. WHO THINKS THIS IS A GOOD BOOK? PLEASE ANSWER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THANKS =0 <---- SMILEY FACE HEAH HEAH
From: JOSH Grade 6TH Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: ANYONE WHO ALREADY READ CHAPTER 3 HI EVERYONE
From: JOSH Grade 6TH Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: ANYONE WHO ALREADY READ CHAPTER 3 HI EVERYONE, i READ CHAPTER 3 BUT I DONT QUIET GET IT ALL will sme one be kind enough to help me out with it like carl or any one else that read it or is a host of this website?
From: JOSH Grade 6TH Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: MIKE FROM OHIO WHAT chapter are you talking about? IF its passed chapter 3 i didnt read it
From: Amanda Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Newton, NJ	To: Steph Stillwater Dear Steph, i would rate this book a 9 because i think that it may have a little more detale then what is needed. Amanda respond if you agree dis agree with me