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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
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From: Cassandra Grade 5th Youens Elementary Houston, TX	Message: Kinjal I do not think Brian will die becouse the book is mostly becouse the book is about brian

From: Rhina Grade 5th Youens Elementary Houston, TX	Message: Dear Jess,Mandy,Britt,and Dustin if my family would get divorced I wouldn't be able to survive I would have to do every thing I feel really sorry for Brian at first I thought he was a dork for always thinking about the divorce he keeps on talking about a secret what do y'all think it is?

From: Jennifer Grade 5th Youens Elementary Houston, TX	Message: dear Jason I think he wont survive only with a Hachet from Jennifer

From: Aaron Grade 8 Troutman Middle School Troutman, NC	Message: I like the book and I want to see what is going to happens to him.We reviewed it and we have fun.The pilot have a heart attack.

From: Britt Grade 5th Youens Elementary Houston, TX	Message: To Staica I would not beable to live if my parents split up.I mean really I could not imagine how awful it would be.If they did split I would not know who to go to my mom or dad.Like in the book Hatchet how Brian stays with his mom during the school year and his dad in the summer.I just know I can not spend enough time with my parents.

From: Kelsey Grade 5th Youens Elementary Houston, TX	Message: Hi, I think Hatchet is very interesting. I get confused t times but I still like the book. Do you ever get confused but you still like the book?

From: Josh Grade 5 Heritage Glen Public School Oakville, Ontario	Message: If I were Brian I would feel angry that my parents ever thought of getting divorced,lonely because there wouldn't be many people to comfort me, displaced because I may have to choose which parent to live with, confused because I might think it was my fault, and sad because I have to spend more time with one than the other, or even no time with one, if the divorce was bad enough. How do you think the divorce is affecting Brian?

From: Daniell Grade 5th Youens Elementary Houston, TX	Message: I like the book because when they where about to crash they didn't just say the plane crash just like that ,they said it in detail like EXAMPLE:the sand and dirt just blew off the floor.Do you like the book?

From: Christopher Grade 5th Youens Elementary Houston, TX	Message: If I was Brian I would find things to survive with like broken glass bottles and use them for safety against wild animals

From: Jordan Grade 5 Heritage Glen Public School Oakville, Ontario	Message: The "divorce is affecting Brian in these ways. Brian is upset at his mother because she filed for the divorce. Brian's life is endangered because the plane that was taking Brian to see his father crashed in the Canadian Wilderness. He must be scared. I would be really scared. Also he must be very tired and bruised. How would you feel if you where stuck in the Canadian Wilderness?

From: Edwin Grade 5 Heritage Glen Public School Oakville, Ontario	Message: The divorce is affecting Brian by making him feel uncomfortable which makes him not concentrate on what he is supposed to do.It also would make him feel terrible and start to cry. I would feel angry and upset because his mother wanted to divorce. His life is endangered by animals in the Canadian wilderness. I think this way because if I were him I would feel that way too. What do you think

From: KYLE Grade 5 Heritage Glen Public School Oakville, Ontario	Message: THE DIVORCE:made possible by the secret,the divorce makes Brian feel very sad. The divorce probably makes Brian's Dad feel sad too because he won't get to see him very much. Meanwhile Brian's Mom is probably feeling guilty because their family will never be the same again. What do you think about the divorce?

From: Kristy Grade 5 Heritage Glen Public School Oakville, Ontario	Message: In our respone log we discuss how other people have different opinnons. Like if your parents aren't divorced and if your parents are divorced. Being able to talk about different opinions is what I think makes the book interesting. Do you think that makes it interesting? What is you favourite part?

From: Daniell Grade 5th Youens Elementary Houston, TX	Message: To:Casandra-I think Brians mined was thinking that he was going to die when the plane was going to crash and that he wasn't going to survive.

From: Glenn Grade 5 Sparta School Sparta, NC	Message: I know HOW BRIAN FELT WHEN HE GOT ATTACKED BY MOSQUITOES BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN ATTACKED. I wonder why I get attacked by mosquitoes and other people in my family don't.

From: Leah Grade 5 Sparta School Sparta, NC	Message: Kelsy I thought chapter 3 and 4 where confusing but today we had a sub and we sorta got confused because she messed up sometimes.

From: Hang Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I

From: charlie Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Hey Christina i like hatcet and all, but are you talking about travis wan?

From: Ziad Grade 6th Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I think Brian will drive the plane as long as he can. He will start to crash when the plane runs out of gas. I think Brian won't die when the plane crashes.

From: Leslie Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I think that the pilot is going to die of a heart attack.

From: carl Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Hi and yes i do get bord at reading and never no want

From: David Grade 6 th Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: hi Jason I think he is going to lived but having a hard time doing living in the forest. Is his mom going to look for brian or he not?

From: Hang Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I hope Brian he get save until is crash in the wood.

From: Phi Phi Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Dear Rhina, I think that Brian's going to survive.If he died this book would end. I think the book is really interesting as much as you do.But do you think the pilot's gonna survive?Write back soon!!!

From: charlene Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Well CICI brian is not going to die but the man is dead he had trouble they say that he's too old. Well I have a question now where is he going to survive at and is he going to eat. Please write back bye.

From: Sonny Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Hi Janet my name is Sonny im allso reading Hatchet and i think Brian is going to fight a animal whene he lands our crashes

From: Travis Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Hi Jennifer & Mallorie! So why you say you like me if I never met you two? So whatever. Okay! so in the book Hatchet, Brian was using the radio and lost contact and he tried to land the plane by himself! And he was succesful and escaped out of the plane in the pond! so how do you think he's going to survive!?

From: Jacquelin Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Drae,I have read chapter one and I know how the book goes and this is how it goes.The pilot and a little boy went on a plane to go see his dad and the pilot had a heartattack and died on the plane and the thirteen year old boy doesn't know what to do.By Drae!

From: Hang Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I hope Brian he get save until is crash in the wood.

From: Evan Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I think that Brian is in deep trouble with no one to land the plane except himself.I don't know if he's going to land the plane in the water or find another way to land.What do you think?

From: Matthew Grade 6th Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Hi Coby I think the same thing.He might take the sirvive pack and the hatchet and make him a house. What do you think will happen in the 2# chapter?

From: DAT Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Hi Jason are you likeing your book call hachet and what chapter are you on I am on chapter 3 and I want to ask you a question.What will happen to brain when he is in the wood what will he eat and were would he eat.

From: Leslie Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I think that the pilot is going to die of a heart attack.

From: Jessica Grade 6 grade Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Hi Glenn my name is Jessica andI think Brian got bit because he might have a kind of blood that the mosquitoes like,like you I never got attacked by mosquitoes but I got bit before what do you think.

From: Deborah Grade 6th Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Jennifer, I think that Brain is going to survive or live. What do you think is going to happen next? Write back!!!

From: Jocques Grade 6th Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I wonder why he is shaking ,because I know if I knew how to fly that plane .I would of tried to land it.

From: Evan Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I think that Brian is in deep trouble with no one to land the plane except himself.I don't know if he's going to land the plane in the water or find another way to land.What do you think?

From: anthony Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Glenn when dose he get atacked by misquetos?........

From: Mallorie Grade 5 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: In chapter 6 it says that this is going to be his first Thanksgiving without his whole family.Ibet he feels very mad and feels lonely too.

From: hank Grade 6 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I think Brian the thirteen year old boy will get some help are try to call "mayday mayday." And get some help.If I was him I will land the plane because I'm smart.What will you do if you was Brian

From: David Grade 5th Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: Hi Kelsey, I do get confused almost all the time but I still like the book.

From: brendon Grade 4 Baldwin School Rochester, MI	Message: Before Brian crashes why didn't he parachut out of the plain? It's way more saferto do it that way.

From: maria Grade 4th Baldwin School Rochester, MI	Message: the plane crash sounds like it would be scary.i'm glad he didn't die.i don't like the idea of being in a plane with a person who's dead.i would be just as scared seeng someone have a heart attack.

From: MIKE Grade 4 Baldwin School Rochester, MI	Message: I think it's pretty exiting so far.

From: Myron Grade 5 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: The guy flying the plane must have felt really bad when he died,because he felt everything as he drifting away.

From: Melanie Grade 4 Baldwin School Rochester, MI	Message: DEAR EVERY ONE, I WOULD HATE TO BE IN A PLAIN WITH A DEAD PERSON.THANK GOSH I'M NOT.BUT IF I WAS I WOULD EATHER WELL PROBELY TRY & FLY THE PLAIN & FIGURE OUT WHAT ALL THE INSTERMENTS MENT OR PARASHOUT OUT OF THE PLAIN.WELL TALK TO ALL OF YA LATER BYE. FROM MELANIE

From: Stephanie Grade 4 Baldwin School Rochester, MI	Message: HI EVERYONE I THINK BRIAN IS GOING TO DIE THAT'S BAD BECAME HE WANTS TO SEE HIS DAD WHEN I SARED READING IT I THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO SEE HE'S DAD AND HE SAID ABOUT HIS MOM AND THEY GET BACK TOGERTH YOUR FRIEND STEPHANIE

From: Jamil Grade 5 Mata Intermediate Houston, TX	Message: I like the part when brian got bitten by the mouscytoes and it is a good book.

From: laura Grade 6 Chestnut Ridge Middle School Sewell, NJ	Message: my class just started reading hatchet I think it is pretty cool so far.

From: laura Grade 6 Chestnut Ridge Middle School Sewell, NJ	Message: I think its horrible that he gets attacked by the mosquitos. why doesn't he just jump into the water to get rid of them. Or since they don't like the light he should build a fire Someone answer me back

From: Drae Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: To Megan @ Youens in Houston, TX: I think he'll make friends with the bear and that he will get a fire by getting his watch glass to reflect against the sun.

From: Ray Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: To Luis @ Youens: I think he would get his hatchet and cut some trees down and make a house. Please write back.

From: Eric Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: Dear Justin, In chapter 8 I think Brian will wake up and the bear will be there. I think he'll find some other food. What do you think? Please write back.

From: Dustin Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: Rhina @ Youens Elementary, I think he will use the glass to focus on the sun to start a fire? How about you?

From: Emily M. Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: I think he will make a boat and he will make a fire with his watch because he can reflect it off the sun. To Jason: I read Chapter 1-7 and he runs into a bear and he finds a cave and berries. What is your favorite part? To Cody: Yes I agree with you. How do you think he will survive? To Kelsey: I like the whole book. Have you ever been in a plane crash?

From: Krystal Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: Cori, Barrington Elem. Upper Arlington,OH-- I think he could use his shoe laces to make a fishing pole. He also could get some of the plane's metal to start a fire by rubbing the sticks and the metal together. If only he had a really, really bright light , he could shine it so a plane or helicopter would see it and rescue him. What do you think?

From: David S. Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: To Michael, Burgaw Middle School, NC How do you think he is going to start a fire to cook food? This is what I think he should do. I think he will start a fire by going back in the water and getting a piece of glass from the broken windshield. Then he can shine the glass toward the sun and it might start a fire. What do think? Please write back soon. See ya!

From: Spencer Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: To Jordan @ Heritage Glen: Hi Jordan. How's it hanging? I totally agree with you. I think it will have the same. OKAY! Catch you later. Write back soon!

From: Brittany and Jessica Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: To Jason @ Chestnut Ridge M.S. We think he will survive the wilderness because if he didn't the book would be almost over and they wouldn't have a sequel. What would you do if the mosquitoes were biting you and eating you alive?

From: Cait and DeeDee Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: To Samantha @ Burgaw Middle School, NC: We think he's going to see the bear and the bear will not be mean to him and walk away again. And we think Brian will get out soon! Please Write Back.

From: Stephy,Lauren,Tyler, David & Omar Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: To Jennifer of Oakville, Ontario @ Heritage Glen P.S. Jennifer, We think that Brian WILL be able to get out of the plane. We agree with you that he will signal for help and find food, shelter, and water. Do you think he will be able to make a fire somehow? Brian should go underwater and take a piece of glass from the windshield. Then bring it back to the surface and shine it in the sun to make a fire. What do you think? Please write back soon.

From: Emily M. Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: To Rhina: I think that he will fly the plane. Yes I think this is a good book. Do you like this book and do you know the secret? To Eylen: Maybe you should read it again. P.S. I like this book too. To Samantha @ Burgaw Middle School: So far, I like this book. Do you like this book? P.S. Not to be rude, but you should ask some questions? To Brendan: I think Brian should land the plane. What is your favorite part so far? Have you ever seen the cockpit of a plane and have you ever been in a plane crash? To Chris Grade 6: Hi my name is Emily. Do you like this book? Do you think he will land the plane and if so, where will he land?

From: Krystal and Stephanie Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: If we were Brian, we would go down slowly before the fuel ran out, because then, when we are going down, we would be going down slow so we wouldn't crash as hard. From Krystal to Cori @ Barrington Elem: He wants to be with his mom & dad at the same time because he loves them both. He was very stiff and sore. I would jump in the lake. What do you think??

From: Krystal and Stephanie Grade 5 Centennial School Plano, IL	Message: If we were Brian, we would go down slowly before the fuel ran out, because then, when we are going down, we would be going down slow so we wouldn't crash as hard. From Krystal to Cori @ Barrington Elem: He wants to be with his mom & dad at the same time because he loves them both. He was very stiff and sore. I would jump in the lake. What do you think??