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FROM: Katie, Morgan & Ian Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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My group thinks this book is getting better in chapter 10. When they were going to open the casket we thought that there would be someone in it.In chapter 9 when the guards came to uncle Henrick's and asked about the casket we thought they would stay to see what was inside.My group thinks that the other people in the room were jewish too and Peter is helping them to go to Sweden. |
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FROM: Anthony, David, Ashley & Ashley Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Our group liked chapter 11.It was filled with suspense because it left you wondering what would happen next.Our group thought that they were going to go to Sweeden on Uncle Henrick's boat. |
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FROM: David,Ashley,Ashley &Anthony Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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We think they gave the baby the drug so the baby wouldn"t wake up and cry . If the baby started to cry they"d get found |
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FROM: James, Sarah, Matthew, James Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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We all thought this chapter made the book more interesting.
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FROM: Ashley, Ashley, Anthony& David Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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My group thinks that Annemarie is brave because she didn't get up when the Nazis came into the house. Also because she wasn't worried when the Nazis went to her.
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FROM: Chandler Grade 5/6 Rockingham Elementary Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Dear Charles, I do agree with you that Annemaire was brave at the funeral of great aunt Brite's. I was surprised it was full of clothes and blankets.That book was full of suspene and made you suspisous. from, Chandler |
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FROM: kristin l. Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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to: Monica C. She probably would have felt sad because she doesnt like what the Germans are doing to the jews. Ilike helping people and knowing I could not do any thing about it probably would have felt gilty also. Its been fun talking to you! see ya later! |
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FROM: JAVIER H Grade 5 Centennial Elementary Plano, IL |
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TO BECCA B FROM JAVIER H thanks for trying to send a picture but its okay that you can't.I would feel really scared. I have read the whole book already too I think it was one of the best books I have ever read. ITS BEEN FUN TALKING TO YOU AND INTERESTING SO SEE YOU LATER YOUR FRIEND JAVIER.
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FROM: Tia Kolasa Grade Fifth Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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This book is amazing,I couldent of wrote this, this is my favorite book I LOVE it so far.Was it yours? |
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FROM: Emmaeigh Grade 5 Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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To anyone: In chapter 11 when peter was reading from the bible I think that this part is a favorite part because at christmas time my family reads from the bible and that is a tradition for my family. |
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FROM: RACHEL W. Grade 5 Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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I was wondering what was in the pouch that Annemarie was taking back to uncle Henrick? |
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FROM: Jake Grade 5th Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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Does anybody know of any other books that remind you of this book and why ... Please write back.. |
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FROM: Erin C. Grade 5th Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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To:Kali @ Pattionson elementary 5th grade I totally agree with you. I also thought that chapters 12 and 13 were very suspensful. I thought that when Annemarie saw her mama she had gotten shot. I also was wondering what was in the pouch that Annemarie was going to give to uncle henrik. Do you know or have an idea? |
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FROM: Kayla O Grade 5th Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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To:Jenny, I think they did not tell Ellen because they mit think that she would tell someone and the word would be around and they would get in trouble. |
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FROM: Nicole H Grade 5th Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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Why do they have a curfew in denmark ?
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FROM: Andrew y Grade 5 Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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My favorite chapter in this book is 11 because its exciting and misterious ecpesily when peter gave the baby a sleeping drug.My least favorite chapter is chapter 13 beacase the whole chapter was about mama getting injured.What are your favorite or least favorite chapters? |
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FROM: heyner and JOSHUA Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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I think what the author is trying to say is that, always have a litle faith in your self. Also to be brave if something bad is happening to you or your family and your home town. |
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FROM: lauren Grade 5 Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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To:Grace L. My favorite chapter is 12 .What chapter are you on?I don't want to ryin a good book!!I tell you why it's my favorite part if you have already read this chapter.It's a very good book so far!! Write back soon!! |
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FROM: Erin C. Grade 5th Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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To: Anne @ Explorer Elem.5th grade I Agree with you. I think that I would have been more scared |
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FROM: BRITTANY B. Grade 5th Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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what do you thaink is in the packet that annemaries mother told her to take it to mr.rosen and fast write back soon. |
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FROM: Erin Grade 5th Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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Jessica I think you look nothing like annemarie I think you sound more like Kirsti.I don't think I look like anyone.!Do you like that? Write back. |
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FROM: Esther R. Grade 5 Explorer Elementary Williamston, MI |
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FROM: Michael ,Angel Grade 4 Alexander Elementary Houston, TX |
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Dear Becca .B. I ageer with you I whis that peter and lise did not dye I whis that they were still alive and marrnad. I think Ellen was brave when the solders cot here in the woods. Did you like the part when Ellen said that the solders dogs ate the uncles bread and he said I hop they chook on it. |
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FROM: COURTNEY G. Grade 5TH Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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JACKIE B. HEY I'M SO SORRY THIS IS LATE BUT THE COMPUTER WASNT WORKING YESTERDAY SORRY!!! WELL, THIS IS MY LAST DAY TO TYPE SO U WON'T BE RESPONDING TO ME. WELL, I FINFISHED THE BOOK AND THE JOHNSEN'S DONT GO WITH THEM TO SWEDEN. AN DIN THE BOOK IT DOESNT TALK ABOUT ANNEMARIE SEEING ELLEN AGAIN! WELL, IF U HAVEN'T FINFISHED THE BOOK I DONT WANT TO SPOIL YOUR FUN READING IT! WELL, NICE TALKING TO YA BUH BYE!!! |
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FROM: Staci A. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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I have a friend that is Jewish and if she where in the same shoes as Ellen I would do the same thing AnneMarie did? What would you do? |
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FROM: Maizie Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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I think this book was neat. GOOD-BYE PEAPLE OF THE INTERNET CHAT FOR NUMBER THE STARS!!!!!!!!! BYE-BYE :( |
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FROM: logan M. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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Do you remember when Aannemarie, Ellen, and Kristi got caught by the soilders, well that reminded me when my friends and I were playing football and a policewomen came by and asked us what we were doing. We thought we were in so much trouble but she just waanted to introduce herself to us because she was new. Relate to something in this novel that you have experinced yourself. |
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FROM: Kaili Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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To: Erin C. Thanks for writing to me. to answer your question:"what was in the pouch that Annemarie was going to give to Uncle Henrik?" P.S.- WRITE BACK!!!! |
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FROM: Barret E. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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Chapter16 I was suprised at what was in the hankerchief and that the soldiers didnt find it when they threw it on the ground. I didnt knowthat you could do that to a dog |
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FROM: Maizie Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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To Esther R, I think that a handkerchief is in there. Buh Bye :( |
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FROM: Graham Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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Do you remember at the end of the book when Peter died? Whell that reminded me of when my Uncle died because it was so sudden that I never got to say goodbye. Does this book remind you of anything. |
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FROM: BECCA B. Grade 5TH Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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TO:JAVIER H HEY AGAIN! I AGREE WITH U ALL THE WAY I THINK THAT THIS BOOK WAS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ.OUT OF THE WHAOLE BOOK WHAT DO U THINK WOULD BE YOUR FAVORITE PART? WELL TO TELL U THE TRUTH I HAVE 2 FAVORIT PARTS MY FIRST ONE IS WHEN E FIND OUT WHAT IS IN THE HANDKERCHIEF.I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS VERY CLEAVER FOR THEM TO THINK OF SOMTHING LIKE THAT AND HOW IT SAVED SO MANY LIVES AND MY OTHER FAVORITE PART (IT IS KINDA A LONG TIME AGO IN THE BOOK BUT IT IS STLII GOOD)IS WHEN THEY GET STOPED BUY THE SOLIDERS ON THE WAY TO UNCLE HENRIKS.WELL THAT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY AND I HAD FUN TLKIN WITH U. |
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FROM: Lindsay C. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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While I was reading the book I thought of a time that I felt like Annemarie when she couldn't find Mama. One night my dad went to pick up my brother from a friends house and it was just my sister, my mom and me. My sister got in the shower and my mom went on a walk. Either she walks really slow or she stopped somewhere but it took her a long long time. Well anyways I began to get worried because by this time it was really dark. I didn't know what had happened to her and so I started to cry. Luckily I looked out the window and my mom was on the front proch stretching out her legs so she wouldn't get a cramp. Was there every a time that you felt scared because you couldn't find a loved one? |
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FROM: COURTNEY G. Grade 5TH Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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HEY, EVERYONE WHO WROTE TO ME!! I JUST WANTED TO THANK YA'LL!!! WELL, THIS IS MY LAST DAY TO TYPE!! THE BOOK WAS GREAT!! BUT IT DOESNT TALK ABOUT ANNEMARIE SEEING ELLEN AGAIN SO I DOESN'T HAVE A VERY GOOD ENDNING!! WELL, IF U HAVENT FINFISHED THE BOOK I DONT WANT TO SPOIL YOUR FUN TIME READING IT!! WELL, G2G BUH BYE!! P.S. THANX!!! |
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FROM: Chelsea Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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To Esther R. THe object that was in the package was a handerchief that had some kind of special drug that attracts dogs and when the dogs sniff it they lose their sense of smell. I thought that that was a great idea don't you ? |
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FROM: logan M. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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Esther R. I think that their is a hankercheif in the bag because when the dogs sniff it their smelling scentes go away. |
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FROM: Michael Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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. I think the afterword was pretty pointless. Why would Annmarie wanna wear a Jew's necklace? What do you think? Plzzz write back.
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FROM: Staci a. Grade 5th Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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To:Nicole H. @Explorer Elemetary The Danes had a curfew because the Germans did not want to Have them out in the streets when it was dark because then the soldiers could not see them. |
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FROM: Jessica Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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I thought that this book was very good! It was was one of my favorite books in the whole world. There was excitement and sadness my favorite things to have in a book. It kept me reading and reading.Well it was fun talking to y'all.Bye |
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FROM: Taylor Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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I just finished the book,and I remebered back in chapter 11 when Ellen had to leave Annimerie. That was kinda like when my best friend Sam moved to Michigan,I know what Annimerie was feeling .It is very sad to have a friend move away. I enjoyed this book very much!!!!
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FROM: COURTNEY G. Grade 5TH Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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HEY YA'LL!!! HEY I'M SORRY BUT THIS IS MY LAST RESPONSE!! THANK YA TO WHOEVER WROTE TO ME!!! I APPRECIATE IT!! WELL, THE BOOK WAS GREAT BUT I DONT THINK THE ENDING WAS ALL THAT!! IT DIDN'T TALK ABOUT ANNEMARIE SEEING ELLEN AGAIN ALL IT SAID WAS THAT SHE WOULD WEAR THE NECKLACE UNTIL SHE DID SEE HER AGAIN!! WELL, THATS JUST MY OPINION AND I G2G!! BUH BYE!! C YA!! P.S. THANK YA!!! |
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FROM: George H. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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I have just finished reading Number the Stars and I thought it was good. It had alt of suspense. I thought it was sad that Peter died in the Aterword chapter. Also the aferword gave good info to the story that you need to know to fully understand the book. This book reminds me of the time I had a tornado and I had to go in my basement. It reminds me of the book becaus it was like I was a Jew and I was hiding from the Nazis. |
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FROM: Andrew O. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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I like the history stuff in the Afterword chapter. I thought that everything was real. I didn't know that everything was real except for the characters. My teacher, Mrs.Rothe, told our class that it is called Historical fiction. I liked how she put Annemarie's family in an apartment building that she had actually been to! I think it would be cool if she forgot to put in the Nazis! This kind of compares to when the British made the Americans pay taxes which started the Revolutionary War. SOMEBODY PLEASE WRITE TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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FROM: Blake J. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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This book reminds me of the wars going on in Kosivo because of all the people that died ,for almost no reason at all,in both wars. |
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FROM: Erica C. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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As I read "Number the Stars", I compared my friend Anju to the characters. She is a lot like Ellen. They are both kind, shy, and are good friends. Also I compared my friend, Kristin, to Annemarie. They both are kind, they stick up for their friends, and they both love to run! I am a lot like Ellen because we are both very shy and we are both only children. I compared my dog to Thor and they were a lot alike. They are both very playful and they both love to get attention. I think my mom is a lot like Mrs. Johansen because they both are helpful and they care about people in need. I have really enjoyed this book and I am sad that I am finished. It is now one of my favorite books!!! |
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FROM: Ty P. Grade 5th Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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To:Micheal S. @ Pattison Elementary Have you finished the book yet. If not don't read beyond this period. Have you selected your favorite chapter yet? I have. My favorite chapter is chapter 15 even though it has a funny title. Did you get the part where Annemarie said that she would wear Ellen's necklace until Ellen came back? I didn't. Why do you think she said that? Please tell me why you think she said that.By the way have you read the Epilouge yet? I found very interesting and sad.What did you think of the Epilouge? Please write back!! |
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FROM: Anju M Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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While I was reading the "Number The Stars" I thought about my friend Erica and Annemarie.They are both brave and they both stick up for their friends.Also my other friend,Kristin is a lot like Kirsti because they are not afraid to say what they want to.It doesn't matter who they are talking to they still are not afraid.I really loved reading this book,I wonder what book we are reading next. BYE-BYE |
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FROM: Lindsay C. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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Micheal~ Annemarie put on the necklace that belonged to Ellen because she wanted to remeber her in all the memories that they have had together. |
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FROM: BARRET E. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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CHAPTER 17 I THINK ANNEMARIE WORE ELLEN'S NECKLACE UNTIL ELLEN RETURNS SO THAT SHE CAN REMEBER HER. |
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FROM: Jessica Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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Dear Tia, I so agree with you this was the best book I'v ever read too.This is my last time to respond so I don't really think I'll get your respond if you respond. Ps Kirsty remindes me of my cousin Whitney because that is probably exacly what Whitney would say if a soldier would stop her. |
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FROM: Staci a. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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To:Lindsay @Pattison Elementary When I was 5 I went to Toys-R-us to get a toy and I wandered off and before I could figure out what I was doing I was lost, I had to go up to the Manager and he had to announce to the whole store that i was looking for my mom. |
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FROM: Michael Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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To: Ty P I think the Epilogue was stupid and pointless. I have no idea why she wanted to wear a jewish star of david necklace, do you?! I dont, what do you think? My favorite chapter was chapter 17 cuz it was the last. |
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FROM: Graham Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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Dear Esther R YOUR FRIEND, |
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FROM: MollyM. Grade 5th Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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To:Anyone From:Molly M. I think this book was great. After i read it i thought of connections that connect to my life. One thing i would connect is Kirsti and my little sister Katie she is 7 years old right now and I'm 11. I agree with |
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FROM: Sophia H. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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~TO: EVERYONE WHO READ THE BOOK~ ~FROM:SOPHIA H.~ ¤ I READ THE WHOLE BOOK AND IT'S REALLY GOOD.¤ HERE ARE SOME PARTS I LIKED AND DISLIKED.¤THE PARTS I LIKED WERE WHEN THE SOLDIERS CAME INTO THE JOHANSENS APARTMENT AND STARTED ASKING THEM QUESTIONS.¤THEY KNEW THAT THE ROSENS WERE GOOD FRIENDS OF THE JOHANSENS AND THEY THOUGHT THAT THEY MIGHT OF HIDDEN ONE OF THERE FAMILY MEMBERS.¤WHICH THEY DID.¤THANKS TO PAPA HE TORE A PICTURE OUT OF THE FAMILY ALBUM AND HANDED IT TO THE SOLDIER.¤ BEFORE I READ THE CHAPTER I THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING TO GET CAUGHT BUT,THEY DIDN'T.¤THE PART I DIDN'T LIKE WAS WHEN THE SOLDIER PULLED ELLEN'S HAIR.¤ DO YOU KNOW WHY THE AUTHOR DIDN'T MENTION WETHER OR NOT ANNEMARIE AND ELLEN ARE GOING TO SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN?¤ ************ WELL NICE TALKING TO YOU BYE!********************* |
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FROM: BARRET E Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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CONCLUSION I REALLY LIKED THIS BOOK. IT WAS SORT OF SAD AND GLAD AT TIMES. I AM GLAD THAT LOIS LOWERY WROTE THIS BOOK AND DEDICATED IT TOO ALL THAT HAD DIED IN WORLD WAR 2. IF I VOTED WHAT BOOK WAS THE BEST I WOULD PICK "NUMBER THE STARS". |
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FROM: Chelsea G. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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To all the people who are perticipating in this activity. I thought that this book was the best novel i have read this year with my class. Well when annemarie had to help ellen get to sweeden I remembered when my best friend and I were riding bikes at my house and we were going really fast and she went up the drive way and my dad's car was parked at the very end. She got stuck in the crack between the grass and the drive way and she kind of hit my dad's car with the handle bar and made a microscopic mark. Then i came speeding over to see what happened I tried to stop but my brakes don't work well so I went smashing into his car and i hit the front bar by his back lights and it made a big mark. I was so scared that he would be mad. WE told him what happend and i stood up to lindsay and she stood up for me. It kind of connects how Ellen always stood up for Annemarie and ANnemarie always stood up for Ellen. I enjoyed hearing your comments and I hope we might be able to talk next year. |
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FROM: Claire B. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX |
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Dear ? I just finished the book and it was great.I won't spoil the ending for you so don't worry be happy! When I read the part where Lise dies I could make a connection. About a month ago my grandfather died. He was very close to me and he was my best friend. when I heard the news that my grandfather had died early that morning I decied that I wanted to die to. He was very close to me and I keep a box of memories in my tresure chest in my closet. I can imagin how Annemarie felt when she was told that Lise had died. My grandmother is still alive and she is doing well but ever since my grandfather died she isn't as colorful as she used to be. She only wears black and white and not red,orange,yellow,green,blue,or purple. As I said before she only wears black and white and she looks pretty boring and dull.I'm still thinking of a way to get the "color" back in her. I won't be writing back.
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