CONVERSATION WITH CHRISTOPHER PAUL CURTIS
Comments Received May 19, 1998 |
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MAY 19, 1998 |
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FROM: Miriam's group Grade 5 Klentzman Intermediate Houston, TX |
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Have you ever lived in Birhmingham? Did you get someof the events from the events from the your live? HOw did you come up with the idea of the book? Have you ever bbeen in a whirl pool? Does your family relate to the Watsons? (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Natasha's Group Grade 5 Klentzman Intermediate Houston, TX |
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1. Did you have to do research for this novel? 2. Did some of the events in the story happen to your family? 3. Was there any bullies at your school like your character Larry Dunn? 4. Why did you call the Watsons the Weird Watsons? 5. Did the Watsons Go..... get rejected before it was published? Comment: My whole group really enjoyed reading your book!!!!! (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Anh's Group Grade 5 Klentzman Intermediate Houston, TX |
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1. Did any of the book events ever happen in your childhood? 2. Where did you come up with the idea for the book? 3. Did any information from your book get rejected by your editors? 4. When did you start writing books? 5. What other books have you written? (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Bridney's group Grade 5 Klentzman Intermediate Houston, TX |
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1. Was your childhood like the Watson's? 2. Do you have any children? Are they an example of the Weird Watsons? 3. What made you think of the title of this book? 4. Have you ever been criticized? 5. How did you make up the idea about a book about the family going to Birmingham? (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Laura H. Grade 5 Barringer Road Elementary Ilion, NY |
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Did you like making this book? What was your favorite part? Mine was when Byrin was sent to live with his grandmother! that was my favorite part because it was very funny the way Byrin reacted to him going to live with his grandmother!!! Did you write any other books? (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Brittany B. Grade 5 Barringer Road Elementary Ilion, NY |
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Did this book have a relation to your life. (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Desirae S. Grade 5 Barringer Road Elementary Ilion, NY |
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How long did it take you to write the book? What was your favorite part in the story ? Mine was when they were going to Birmingham,Alabama to teach byrin a lesson about behaving!! Was this the first book you've ever wrote? If it was ,you did great!!!! (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Christopher B. Grade 5 Barringer Road Elementary Ilion, NY |
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Did you pick the Watson's trip to Birmingham because you think the bombing would keep the readers reading Do you think this is your best book? Is this your first book? I think this is your best book. It is a fantstic book!!! (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Students in Mr. Ponder's class Grade 5 Kennedy Elementary Houston, TX |
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Why did you include cursing between the brothers in a book intended for kids? Is there a part of this story that is true? Did you get this story from a family member or is this something that happened to you? We really liked that part where Byron got his lips stuck to the mirror. Can you elaborate on how Kenny signaled his sister from the church? How did you come up with the name "Brown Bomber" for the car? you may reply via email to ldp@tenet.edu (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Justin W. Grade 5 Barringer Road Elementary Ilion, NY |
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My class read your book. Most of us liked it. I responded on the discustion. I don't remember the name of the the charector I liked. It was the littlest boy. I liked his personality. (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Chrissie D. Grade 5 Barringer Road Elementary Ilion, NY |
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Is there a sertin reason you wrote about the bombing? (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Amanda H. Grade 5 Barringer Road Elementary Ilion, NY |
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Did Writing this book have anything to do with your life. (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Laura S. Grade 5 Barringer Road Elementary Ilion, NY |
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What made you want to write this book? My favorite part was whan the Watsons were sticking their hands out of the car windows. It was a really great book. (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Keesha's Group Grade 5 Klentzman Intermediate Houston, TX |
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1.When will your next book come out? 2. What is your next book about? 3.How did you come up with the idea for Watsons.....? 4.What is your favorite part of Watsons....? 5.Why don't you make Watsons..... a movie? (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Tambra's Group Grade 5 Klentzman Intermediate Houston, TX |
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1. This is the first book that I never wanted to put down,and I surely don't like to read. 2. Do you have a family in Birimingham,Alabama? 3. What is your next novel called? 4. Have you ever considered making The Watons Go To Birmingham' s movie? 5. How long did it take to write The Watons Go To Birimingham? (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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FROM: Vernatta's Group Grade 5 Klentzman Intermediate Houston, TX |
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1 Why did you became a writer? 2 What is your next book? 3 Is there going to be a sequel to Watsons? Comments:
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FROM: Allysha's Group Grade 5 Klentzman Intermediate Houston, TX |
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1. What book are you writing about now, and when is it going to come out? 2. How long did it take you to write this book? 3. Our group is going to remember this book until we die. 4. Gosh, it's the best book that I have read, it was so interesting. 5. We wish we could meet you in person! (Christopher Curtis has responded to this message.) |
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