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FROM: Rebecca, Colin, Tyler &Chad Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Our group thinks that King Christian did the right thing when he surrendered to the Nazis. Rebecca thinks that she would only protect the King/leader if it was for a good reason. What did your book group think? |
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FROM: Nicole,Chris&William Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Two people in our group say that King Christian did the right thing by surrendering and one person says he shouldn't have. What does your book group think? |
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FROM: AshleyD, Ashley A, Anthony&David Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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After Lise died her family was very quite and Lise's boyfriend wasn't that funny anymore. What does your book group think? What kind of accident was Lise in? |
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FROM: Haley, Sam, and Griselle Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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To Nick Before we read "Number the Stars", we studied a lot about WWII. The Nazis thought they were much better than anyone and they killed over 6 million Jews. The Nazi symbol is the swastika and the Jewish symbol is the Star of David. We hope this info will help you learn more about World War II. |
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FROM: Jessica Grade 5th St. Hilary Elementary Chicago, IL |
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In chapter 1 when Annemarie had gotten in trouble from the soldiers were you scared because I was. Did you feel sorry for them when they can't have any bread or butter and cupcakes? If I was Kirsti I wouldn't have yelled at the German soldier. |
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FROM: Andy Grade 5 St. Hilary Elementary Chicago, IL |
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In chapter 1 I felt bored because all that happened is they were racing and they met soldiers. The only part that was exciting is when they saw soldiers on every corner. |
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FROM: Colin Grade 5 St. Hilary Elementary Chicago, IL |
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I thought that the first chapter was boring because nothing really happened. They just explained who the people were. The thing that was any bit exciting was when they met the soldiers. |
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FROM: Stephanie Grade 5 St. Hilary Elementary Chicago, IL |
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Why were the girls so scared? I think it because the soldiers were German. Why was the Mom so anxious to know what Kirsti had to say? |
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FROM: Jenn, Marty, Reggie, Melissa, Nick Grade 5 St. Hilary Elementary Chicago, IL |
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Nick:Why did Peter come to Copenhagen at night after curfew? Marty:I would feel kinda weird if I were stopped by the soldiers. Reggie: I would feel both excited and scaredf if I were stopped by the soldiers Who is/was Mrs. Hirsch? Who is Mrs. Rosen? |
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FROM: Christian, Neil, Bryan, Lucia, SKP Grade 5 St. Hilary Elementary Chicago, IL |
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Why do you think Lise died 2 weeks before she was married? |
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FROM: David Grade 4 Underhill I. D. Elementary Jericho, VT |
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I liked how the author kept you in suspense. Didn't you? |
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FROM: Tristan Grade 4 Underhill I. D. Elementary Jericho, VT |
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Does anyone know why the star of David is the Jewish symbol? |
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FROM: Laura Grade 4 Underhill I. D. Elementary Jericho, VT |
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The most suspenseful part of chapter 6 was also my favorite part. It was when Annemarie saw the soldier on the train, and when he asked her mother if they were visiting Uncle Henriks' to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Did you feel the same way? |
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FROM: Ms. Simon's class Grade 3 Herod Elementary Houston, TX |
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We are curious about what you think about the book so far. Some of us are wondering what your feelings would be if you were in Denmark at this time? Would you do the same thing as Annemarie and her parents did for the Rosens? |
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FROM: JamesH 6,SarahM,MatthewY,JamesH 5 Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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For the first question,for chapter 2,everyone thought king Christain was right,except for me(James6).I thought it all depended on the circumstances,so I can't say if he did the right or wrong thing. For the second question,2 people said yes,1 person said no and again I thought it depended on the circumstances,I might die for my leader,or whatever,but it all depends on the person,the time ,and whats happening. Everyone thought what Hitler did was both horrible and wrong.What did your group think about what our group said? |
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FROM: MoRgan ,Katie, Danielle,ian Grade 6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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In our group we all decided that it was good tHAT it was good that king Christian surrendered because he saved lives.] ian in our group thinks that denmark shoulld of teamed up with Norway and other country's and trie to fight the Nazi's. What do you think so far we think this book is extremly confusing and boring |
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FROM: Miguel Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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To Rebecca, Colin,Tyler and Chad.I agree with them because the king should do the right thing by surrendering.I think they should have writen more so I would understand them better.no maybe they should have been the writer.And should have made some changes. |
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FROM: Miguel Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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I think the person that wrote about WWII was thinking what I was thinking.Did you know that the Nazis thought they were great but they lost 2 battles so they gave up on war at last. |
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FROM: James Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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To Jen What do you think will happen at the end ? |
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FROM: Troy Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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Nicole, Chris, and William, you are wrong I would surrender if you were him you will be dead all ready. you do not no what you are saying and I am not trying to be mean. I think he should have surrendered because he have a small country and Germany have a big country |
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FROM: Bryan Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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Jessica:I agree with you because if I were seen by the German soliders I will be pretty scared.I also think that if there were German soliders outside in the first place I wouldn't go out anyhow. |
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FROM: Nick Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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To Nicole Chris and Willim I think that king Chritan did not do the right thing by surrendering to the Nazi . I think that he should have not surrender to the nazi and should stick up for his contry and fight back or make a plan or something to try to beat them. Thats what I think. |
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FROM: Heyner Grade 4 grade Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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To: Tristan I think that the star in the cover means a symbol of Jewish people that Hitler tried to kill. |
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FROM: terrance Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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the king should had surrender because the men was big and the king is little.because if he would not had surrenderd he would had died. Another part that I enjoyed was when the part where the two little girls. one day there was two little girls was walking home from school when sudenly a man was passing by. and replied how beautiful of enough to be my daughter.
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FROM: veronica Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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to Rebbeca Colin,Tyler dear Rebbeca, I think that the king should have kept on fight because if I was the king I would have kept fighting because don't take this the wrong way but in case you don't know less is more. And even if you don't have a big army if you have faith in your team fight. But you know what if your the presdent and you ruled the state would you let another state take it over?I know I would not. please write back at alexsander from :Veronica |
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FROM: Miguel Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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To Jen.I think that the family will escape from the Nazis and go to a safer part of the country.Also (If this will happen in the book) I think somebody else will die.Maybe the mom or dad will die maybe there will be some accedents or something. |
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FROM: Miguel Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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To Jen.I think that the family will escape from the Nazis and go to a safer part of the country.Also (If this will happen in the book) I think somebody else will die.Maybe the mom or dad will die maybe there will be some accedents or something. |
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FROM: Sammy Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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Christian, Neil, Bryan, and Lucia, I do not know why she died in two weeks. But her sister and her laughat at the jokes that lise's fiance told to them were funny. And her fiance did not marry a another woman after she died. |
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FROM: Michael Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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Dear Jessica, You was right you had a good idea. Why did the Germans stop them? If I was Kirsti I would not hit the Germans.
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FROM: Lance Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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To:Jessica I would feel the same way. I would also feel sorry for MaryAnn. I wouldn't really want in her shoes right now, in this kind of moament. How would you feel or act if were in her shoes? I would so scared that I would not be able to sleep at night. Thank You. |
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FROM: michaela Grade 4'th Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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Dear Lauren I think that the the soliders might kill the sixteen year old girl. |
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FROM: Tommy Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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To:Sarah Matthew and James, In our class some said that he was stupid for him to surrender to the Nazi and some said that he was going to die anyway. |
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FROM: Chelsea Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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To Ashley A.. I think that you were right about not helping the leader because I would not help the leader. But I would help when the leader helped me out first I am a girl will. it was good talking to you by.by. love chelsa B. |
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FROM: Jennifer Grade 4th Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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Dear Jessica, I do not really agree with you about what you said because I really liked the frist chapter.The thing I do agree with you is the part about when they meet the soilders it was really fun to listen to. And here's a question for you to answer did you read more than chapter 1. |
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FROM: Jennifer Grade 4th Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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Dear Jessica, I do not really agree with you about what you said because I really liked the frist chapter.The thing I do agree with you is the part about when they meet the soilders it was really fun to listen to. And here's a question for you to answer did you read more than chapter 1. |
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FROM: Donny, Jared, Jerry Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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Do you think it was smart what the Johansens did when the Nazi soldiers barged in their house. We thought it was smart because if Annemarie didn't take off Ellen's Star of David necklace, Ellen would have got killed. |
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FROM: Claire Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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Could women be part of the Resistance? Does anyone know? |
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FROM: Ali Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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I think that "The Free Danes" is illegal because it might say that the Germans are weakening, and it might say what the Resistance is going to do next. Or it might say what the Resistance in going to sabotage next and where the Jews can go to be free. What do you think? |
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FROM: Eliza Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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To Laura: Laura, I know the answer to your question. Peter is probably hiding |
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FROM: Amanda Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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To Mrs. Sample's class: In the book, our favorite parts were when Annemarie pulled Ellen's necklace off her neck, and when Papa said, "I used to have 3 girls, and for tonight I have 3 again." We wish we could have seen your play, too. What do you think happened to Lise? |
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FROM: Casey Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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To: Emily and Kristen I agree with you. People would have to be pretty stupid to take orders from a leader like Hitler to kill millions of people just becaus ethey |
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FROM: Douglas Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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I was wondering if you would be part of the Resistance movement? I would, because I really don't like the Nazis. |
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FROM: Stephen Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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To Nick: The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Then we created the A-bomb |
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FROM: Larry Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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to Justin: When we knew a little bit about Number the Stars we were discussing It was right for King Christian to surrender because if he didn't the |
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FROM: Frank Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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Why do you think the Nazis didn't attack Sweden? And why did the Nazis listen to Hitler? |
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FROM: Kevin Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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Hey everybody, when you read the back of the book where it says Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission, what do you think is going to happen? I think she is going to try to get someone from the concentration camp. |
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FROM: Emily, Raquel Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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To Krista Burlington, VT, If we were Annemarie we would talk up to the soldier. We would be a little scared but not that much. If he asked our name, we would probably lie. |
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FROM: Kelley, Haley Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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To Eric and Dan from Plano: We agree with you on how it holds secrets about the Nazi. We also agree that it's in code! We also think that it holds a secret escape plan. We think that Peter's a Jew and Lise changed her religion because of him! They got in trouble and the Nazis were running after them. They killed Lise but Peter got away. I would help other Jews at that time because they were hunting them down. We would also feel guilty for not helping them afterwards. |
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FROM: Kelley, Haley Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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To Eric and Dan from Plano: We agree with you on how it holds secrets about the Nazi. We also agree that it's in code! We also think that it holds a secret escape plan. We think that Peter's a Jew and Lise changed her religion because of him! They got in trouble and the Nazis were running after them. They killed Lise but Peter got away. I would help other Jews at that time because they were hunting them down. We would also feel guilty for not helping them afterwards. |
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FROM: Victor Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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To David from Jericho, VT: I think "The Free Danes" is illegal because in my research on the invasion fo Denmark there were people called resistance fighters. They were people that killed Nazis secretly and without getting seen. I think they are in the newspapers as well as routes you can take to be free from the Nazis. I also think there are maps for Danes so they can follow them and be free. That's why I think "The Free Danes" is illegal. See ya David! |
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FROM: Rodney Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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To Tristan of Jericho, VT: I think the "Free Danes" is illegal because it has things about where Nazis are going to be at during the war. |
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FROM: Chris Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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I think Kirsti was funny in the 1st chapter. Do you think she is? |
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FROM: Ashley A & Spencer B. Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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To Justin from Williamston MI: Sometimes our teacher reads "The 4 Perfect Pebbles" by Marion Blumenthal Lazan. Did you say you learned about Pearl Harbor. Both of our moms have been there. Anyway, lets get back to the book. If one of our siblings died, we would be very sad.(Though we may not show it now.) Because of Lise's death, we can see how Kirsti and Annemarie's relationship works. Plus they get annoyed at each other. What do think? By the way, what chapter are you on. Thank you for writing us back. Please write again. |
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FROM: Tyler Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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David, The Free Danes is illegal because it might have bad information about the Nazis. Why do you think the Nazi's have their own special sigh, a swastika?
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FROM: Nick Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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I think Ellen's family will stay with Annemarie. Does anyone agree? |
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FROM: Emily ,Eric O., Freddy, & Jenny P. Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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We think that Kirsti & Annemarie's relationship is realistic because we have about the same relationship with our sisters. Our examples: 1. We all get along sometimes. 2.We fight sometimes 3.When she is nice to me I help her do something. My brother and I fight about 25% of the time and the other 75% we get along and go to places like the Tasty Treet (an ice cream place). I get along with my brother alot. Do you have a good relationship with your brother or sister? |
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FROM: Lauren Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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To Laura, I don't know why Peter is always in a hurry. Do you think it's because of the soldiers, because the danes can only stay outside intil 8:00 PM? Well I like the book so far, do you? |
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FROM: Molly Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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To Sunnie, I also like how Kirsti is so bold. She is a very cute and funny character. Why do you think she is this way? |
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FROM: Brittany Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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I really like the book so far. WE are on chapter three. I think that the king should have not surrendered because now the Danish have less of a chance to win the war and the Germans now can control the Danish. But the Danish are not that strong anyway. What do you think? |
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FROM: Jaimey Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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When Lise was alive had the war already begun? |
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FROM: Ruby Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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To Krista, I agree! with Kirsti, I would have been still, let him touch my hair also. But I understand why the author put in the boldness. do you agree. Kirsti is my favorite character. What about you? Write back. |
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FROM: Travis Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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Wouldn't it be bad if you could not eat whatever you wanted? |
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FROM: Jason Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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Why do you think the German soldiers were killing the Jews? I like the book so far. |
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FROM: Sammi Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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Do you like the book so far? I think that the Germans should not have taken over Denmark. |
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FROM: Ciera Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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to Justin, Yes! I have read a WW II book too. It's called "World War II". Why did they close the shops? |
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FROM: Kiah Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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I am wondering why the German people don't just kill the king when he ries on his horse outside. |
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FROM: Graham Grade 4 C. P. Smith Elementary Burlington, VT |
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Laura, I think the same thing. I wonder if something else is going on with Peter. If you figure anything else out, write back and if I do I will write back also. |
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