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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
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From: Mrs. C. Grade 5 Barrington Elementary Barrington Elementary	Message: Every year my students have loved Hatchet. This year they will be happy not to answer comprehension questions and enjoy an on line discussion.

From: Jean (teacher) Grade 4 Herod Elementary Houston, TX	Message: Got in to the new site tonight!

From: Jean (teacher) Grade 4 Herod Elementary Houston, TX	Message: Test sign in from school Monday morning!

From: Erica Grade 5 Sparta School Sparta, NC	Message: I think this story is going to be about a boy who receives a hatchet before his dad leaves. Then he goes to his dad's for awhile. What will happen to Brian? Will he die? Will he survive?

From: Corey Biggins Grade 5 Sparta School Sparta, NC	Message: I know this book is about a boy flying to his dad's house. What is the hatchet for?I think the hatchet is for protection.How old is the boy?

From: david Grade 5 Sparta School Sparta, NC	Message: I have already read the book and I loved it.When you get done with the book I have a question for you. What is the hatchet for?

From: Katie Grade 5 Sparta School Sparta, NC	Message: I think Hatchet will be a very good book, and at the end of the book I think it will be the best book in the whole world.Why do you think the book is called Hatchet?

From: Taylor Grade 5 Sparta School Sparta, NC	Message: I am a girl but I still think the book will be very good.How do you like the book?

From: Kimberly Grade 5 Sparta School Sparta, NC	Message: I think the book will be about a little boy named Brian,with the hatchet he will kill his food and get water from the creek or river, and wear the same clothes. Will he survive?

From: Mrs. C.'s class Grade 5th Barrington Elementary Barrington Elementary	Message: Some of my students don't like the way words are repeated. We are mad we don't know what the Secret is. We think Brian is mad at his mom because she wanted the divorce. We think Brian should grab the survival kit and parachute out. We think the plane might have a parachute. Alyssa thinks Brian needs to use the radio and call for help

From: sweta Grade 5 P. S. 133Q Bellerose, NY	Message: what do you think Brian's secret about the divorce is?How will Brian steer the plane? I think he will crash in the wilderness with only the hatchet for protection.

From: Mrs. Samples' Class Grade 4 Herod Elementary Houston, TX	Message: The first chapter was really good! It was exciting! We think the book will be interesting to read. The description of the heart attack was freaky! If we were in Brian's place, we would be really scared.

From: Cindy Grade 4 Horizon School Huntsville, AL	Message: My class disagrees with Mrs. C's class. We like the way Mr. Paulsen repeats words. It makes you feel as though you are the character in the story. The repeats are important because they emphasize the feelings that Brian is experiencing. What do you think is going to happen to the plane?

From: Lim Grade 5th Youens Elementary Houston, TX	Message: Test Message

From: Stanlie Grade 4 Chancellor Elementary Houston, TX	Message: Hello, my name is Stanlie. We are interested in starting the book. I am wondering how Brian will survive in the wilderness by himself? We live in a large city, too. It would be difficult to be alone in the wilderness without supplies. Please write back.

From: Ashley-Marie Grade 4 Chancellor Elementary Houston, TX	Message: My question is what do you think the reason for the hatchet is? Why is the book only called Hatchet? How do you think he will survive the plane crash?

From: Melissa Grade 4 Chancellor Elementary Houston, TX	Message: I have a question. How do you think Brian could breathe so long under water after the crash? How will he get out? Why did Brian keep thinking about his mom so much? The secret.....

From: Melissa Grade 4 Horizon School Huntsville, AL	Message: I have enjoyed the book so far.It is a very suspenseful book. What do you think the secret really is?

From: Freshta Grade 4 Chancellor Elementary Houston, TX	Message: Has anyone read other books by Gary Paulsen before? I like the way he writes, do you? What do you think Brian will do with the pilot's body?

From: Ringo Grade 4 Chancellor Elementary Houston, TX	Message: How will Brian survive with all the wild animals ? Write back and tell me what you think?

From: Sasha Grade 4 Horizon School Huntsville, AL	Message: I like the book Hatchet so far because it has a lot of suspense in it. I would like to know everything right now! Do you think the pilot is in a coma or has died?

From: matt and alex Grade 5 Barrington Elementary Barrington Elementary	Message: We were scared when the pilot had a heart attack!

From: matt and alex Grade 5 Barrington Elementary Barrington Elementary	Message: we bet brian is scared! The pilot is probaly in a comma!

From: Aaren Grade 5 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: So far i like the book Hatchet is very good and has a lot of detail. I wonder how he will use his hatchet, or how it will help him.