The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
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From: steven Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	I really liked this chapter did you?
From: Alicia Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	Now that we are on chap. 4 the book is very good but do you think that the kid deserved to get beat up? I dont.
From: Lauren Grade 7th Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Anyone The way I think the author used imagery is by using lots of details. Ajectives helped him create imagery. Some examples are, " big, fat, white puffs of smoke".The author gave a picture of smoke, that helped me see the big,fat, white puffs of smoke in my mind. When the author uses descriptive adjectives, it makes the story well written and easy to picture. What do you think?
From: Dan Grade Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Anybody I think in chapter four that Larry got what deserved, but then By started to over do it, but still I think Larry got what he deserved since hew stoll Kenny's gloves.
From: Joey Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: charrel I thought the book is funny too ha ha ha.I also hope the book stays funney. How do you think the rest of the book will be?
From: steven Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: anyone I think this book was cool >:-) >:-( <:-) :-)
From: Alicia Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Author Hi Author, You wrote a very good book. I thought it was funny how you made Byron get his lips stuck to the window. I also like how you use the exotic words like when Kenny said like a thousand. I think that the book is going to be very good im very exited to read on, and see the exiting things that are going to happen.
From: steven Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: bryan I will<:-)
From: alyssa Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Christopher Paul Curtis Dear Mr.Curtis, I like your book very much my favorite person is kenny.
From: Jenni Grade 7th Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone The author created imagery by using senses. For example, in the first chapter the author wrote " blowing big, fat, white puffs of smoke." That sense is sight. He used all different types of senses. Some of the senses are touching, sight, smell, tasting, and hearing. For example another sight sentence might be, "knots and bumps on your head." What do you think about imagery sentences in chapter one?
From: Jessica Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone How did you think the author used Imagery? I think the author used Imagery to create the setting of the story by using descriptive words so you would know what he was talking about in your head. He also did it by using descriptions like it was so cold that when "You spit on the ground it would freeze before it hit the ground".Also calling the state the big "Ice box".Also by having Byrons tongue get stuck to the car window,by saying what temperature it was outside (a billion degress below 0). It appealed to my sense of sight by the author saying they were all wrapped in blankets and they were all shivering.I think the author used lots of imagery through the whole book and in your head you know how cold it was outside and because of what happened. What do you think?
From: Nichole Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone I love this book! The author uses imagery by using descriptive words. Like when he said "it's so cold I'm breathing big puffs of white smoke." He also shows imagery by using adjectives to describe things. I just love how the author uses so many descriptive words.What do you think about the book?
From: Chris Grade seventh Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Christopher paul Curtis-author I think you did a very good job with this book and I hope that you can answer these questions for me. In the book were you relating the character Kenny to yourself? Also, did you grow up around the time that the church was bombed? Thank you for your time.
From: Stephen Grade 7th Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Any dudes The author used imargey by using different senses. Another way he did that was he used sight to describe "fat white smoke." Also he makes you see how mamma was looking at dad. He used description of the cold by saying the house felt like a giant ice box. What can you see in your head?
From: William Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone How do you think the author used imagery to develop the setting? I think Christopher Paul Curtis used imagery by appealing to our senses like in the first chapter the author said it was so cold your breath would look like big fat puffs of smoke.This will appeal to our sight.
From: bryan Grade seventh Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone The author used imagery by saying words like"it was a zillion degrees below zero!"He excerised all five senses by using many adjectives. Some adjectives he used were "big,fat,puffy,white,banging and clanking". Both banging and clanking are onomatopeias which also help with making an image inside your head. Altogether he really creates a great picture in my mind. What picture does he create in your mind?
From: chris Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone The author created imagery by using the five senses. For example he used the sense of hearing like when Momma was giving dad dirty looks and when the author said that if you spit the slobber would freeze before it hit the ground. The author also used the sense of hearing like when the furnace was banging because it was working so hard. What do you think?
From: Jorge Grade 7th Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone The author uses' imagery to create the setting by using really descriptive sentence's like if you spit it would freeze before it hit the ground. He also made it easy to picture the scenes' without causing people to overthink. His word use makes' it easy to imagine a family sitting on a couch wearing a lot of sweaters and scarves'. He also used a sense of hearing by saying"the furnace was banbing like it was going to blow up."He also about breathing big,fat puffs of white air when you were inside or outside.This really helps' to imagine things' and events in the story.How do you feel about the autors use of imagery?
From: Kevin Grade Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Christopher Paul Curtis I would just like to say you did a very good job on The Watsons go to Birmingham.You used very good imagery in the story.For example,"It's so cold when you spit it will turn into an icecube". Also were you growing up at the time of the bomb? Thank you for your time and I hope I will hear From you. Thanks, Kevin
From: Partice Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Anyone The author created imagery by us visualizing about the story. He put in alot of details and descriptive words. He uses hearing,sight,and smelling. He uses the sense of sight by describing the smoke as big and white. He uses the sense of hearing by saying the furnace was banging. The last sense he uses is smelling. For example when joey scented smoke from the bathroom.What do you think? Do you think that he uses some senses?
From: Ali Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Lauren The author used imagrey in chapter one by showing imagrey describing the weather like I've never seen writen in a book before. For instance,the author started off by saying "it was one of those super-duper-cold Satudays". The author also mentioned that "Alabama to Michigan was a state they called the giant icebox".
From: Joe Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Dan I think that the author uses imagery very well. The author creates the setting of the story by using imagery. By describing the "big fat white puffs of smoke. He used imagery to give you a picture in your mind of what the cloud of smoke looked like. The author used very descriptive adjectives to describe the cloud of smoke and other phrases in the story. This way we could get a picture in our mind about what was going on with whatever was going on in the story. You could almost see the cloud of smoke in front of your face because it felt like you were really there. What do you think about how the author used imagery in the story.
From: Leah Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone The author created imagery by appealing to our senses. He used the sense of touch when he said Michigan was like a giant icebox. He described the cold weather by saying it was a zilloin degrees below zero. You can see what is happening because the author described the setting so well. He uses lots of adjectives like big, fat puffs of smoke to describe the setting. What do you think about the authors use of imagery?
From: jacki Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone The author uses imagery to create the setting of the story,by using taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing. For example,if you are in a dark room,and you smell an orangy smell,your going to visualize an orange in your head. Another example,would be hearing,if you are in a dark room and you hear footsteps or laughing,you are going to picture someone else in the room with you,and eventually, your going to freak out or scream,because if you were in a dark room, and you heard a noise,you might picture a monster or killer or something, and that would be pretty scary. I think the descriptive details in the story, made it appear well written,and after reading a book
From: Michael Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone How do you think the author uses imagery to discribe the setting of the story? I think the author uses imagery to appealing to our senses in chapter 1 by showing the feelings of each chapter. Also how discriptive adjectives to discribe the big,fat,puffs of smoke.
From: T'Aria Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Hannah I have read the whole book but I'm not telling you what the good parts are. Yes, I think the book is funny so far I expecially liked chapter 1. The author use imagery by using the various senses, he used hearing so that the family could hear the thermometer which was all the way up all, and the furnace was just banging like it was going to blow up. He also used sight by describing the big fat white puffs of smoke when you walked out side, and how cold it was and that you were crazy to go outside. Another sense is touch when you walked outside it was like an ice box in the house. Do you think the author uses imagery that way in chapter1?
From: Ashley Grade 7th Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Anyone The author used imagery by appealing to our sense of sight. You could almost picture the big fat white puffs of smoke in the air. Another, visual sense in the story was the spit freezing before it hit the ground. One of the senses the author used a lot in the story was the hearing sense. The words the author chose to use were exellent; they made you feel like you were there. The banging of the furnace in the story was desribed so well you almost of heard what it sounded like.
From: Hunter Grade 7th Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone The author created imagery of the setting of the story by giving out some of the senses. He showed them, like when he talked about feeling, when he said words like cold or Jack-Frost moved in, seeing was when he talked about the hunks of smoke, sound was when the furnace was banging, and this is how the author created imagery. What do you think?
From: Alex Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: Steven The author used imagery by using descriptive adjetives, referring to the sences. He exaggerated a bit, to show how really cold it was. For example: "One of those days that you see your breath and it freezes there". I think chapter onew was cool, just like the entire book. What do you think about the book?
From: Nicole Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone The author uses imagery by using the 5 scenses. They are, feelings, sight, taste, smell, and hearing. These adjetives will describe the noun, in a more proffesional way (desriptive, and detailed). For example, "big, fat white puffs of smoke", will fall into the sense of sight. When he uses the senses he makes you think, and imagine of what the nsetting lookes like in real life. Also, "felt like in a great, big icebox falls into the sense of feelings. Can you think of any other adjetives used to describe the story?
From: kristin Grade 7th Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: ally Yes , I do have a younger brother. I usually help him, if he needs my help.I finished the book, it was good. Anyway, I think that it was nice of Byron to give Kenny's gloves back. How do you think the author used imagery? I think he uses imagery when he said," your slobber would freeze before it hit the ground." That lets you picture in your head, just how cold it is. What do you think of the imagery used in chapter 1?
From: Lauren Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: JJay I think the author created imagery by using many adjectives in his sentences. For example,he said, "The big, fat, white puffs of smoke,"this makes you think in your head what it might look like. Another sense he used is hearing, like when he said,"The furnace banging around."To me, I hear a big bang, hear or there. What do you think?
From: Nick Grade 7 Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: anyone The author created imagery by using the sense of sight and hearing very well. He used the sense of sight very well like when he said, " if you spit, the sllobber would freeze.' The author used a lot of action and was very descriptive. When he said' when you spit, the slobber would freeze', I felt like spitting and seeing the slobber turn into an icicle. He reminded me of hearing when he said' the furnace was banging.' How do you think the author used imagery?
From: Christopher Paul Curtis - Author	To: General Testing
From: Madison Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Kenneth in WI I would like to correspond with you. What would you do if you killed a bird, like Byron did? Would you do the same thing he did? I would definitly NOT throw up! How about you? Write back soon!
From: Tracey Grade fifth Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Ashley Hey!How are you?Any way I think Christopher Paul Curtis also did a good job of description.Everything he says isn't true, but if you imagine it, the story is almost real.It is almost something like a dream.I have read many books and this is one of the most describing.By the way, have you ever read a book like this or experienced a freezing cold day like the Watsons have?
From: Amy Grade 5th Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Shawn I am glad I am not on welfare money. If I was, I would be embarrassed. I would be relieved if I found out it was just a list. I think Byron was shocked when he thought he was on it. Why do you think he was so shocked? please write back
From: Lyndsey Grade 5th Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Brando Yes, I do like the book.I have not read the whole book yet.But my favorite chapter would have to be chapter seven because I thought it was funny when he dyed his hair Mexican style. I don't think mama was that mad about his hair getting dyed. Do you? I can't believe that dad cut all of Byron's hair off! Write back and tell me your opinion.
From: Cory Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Anyone who wants to have good questions with me What was your favorite character so far? Mine is Rufus. What do you think happened to Rufus? Why does he suddenly disappear from the story? I think that Rufus's family had to move and he didn't have time to tell Kenny that he had to go. So Kenny was wondering were he was so he went to Rufus's house and Rufus wasn't there. So Kenny got really mad and he ran home. Instead of going to school he went home and locked himself in his room and cried. He didn't go to school for a couple of days. Plus he didn't talk it out with anybody so that made it worse. That's my opinion, What do you think happened to Rufus? Please write back!
From: Erin Grade 5th Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Whitney I think that Byron didn't run from momma because he was in so much shock that he couldn't even get up.Also I think that you were right that momma would have done worse things to him if he did run.
From: Lyndsey Grade 5th Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Anyone What's your favorite chapter so far, and why? Mine was Chapter 7 because I liked when Byron dyed his hair Mexican-style.
From: Tommy Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	I don't feel bad for larry besase he deserved it because he's always giving people Maytags. I think kenny and Rufus's friendship is getting better because kenny shares his gloves with Rufus.
From: Madison Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Lauren in MD I agree with you. The author did use good imagery. All throughout the book he did.(I read ahead)It really makes a book good, when an author does that. If I start a book that I can't visualize anything, I want to put it down.
From: Peter Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	I think that this book is really good, acually it's great! I hope later on in this book it will be even better! this book has a good sense of humor. Kenny is a smart kid because he chooses the right thing to do.
From: matt Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	I think this book is fun to read and in some parts it is a little funny.
From: Tommy Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Friend I like how the author said "Sugar ray robinson."
From: Yna Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: anyone I think that it was actually nice of By to give back the gloves to kenny but I also thought it was mean of him to beat up Larry!Even though he's mean he didn't deserve it(no one does)!Tell me what you think!
From: Ainslie Grade 6th Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: anyone I thought the author really described the part about the big puffy lips in chapter one! The book is very good so far. I feel bad for Larry in chapter four because Byron kind of treated him bad.What do you think about the book?
From: Peter Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Christopher Paul Cutis Dear Christopher Paul Curtis, You're my favorite author! I love your other book Bud, Not Buddy. The Watsons Go to Birmingham is really good to. I love them both!
From: Peter Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Anybody I think that Mrs. Watson should've burnt By- finger. Why- because Byron deserves it! He shouldn't be playing with matches. Don't they put those warning signs on them!?! You know, that sign that says, "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!" I think he deserves to get his finger burnt.
From: Peter Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Stillwater School Hi Stillwater! Do you like this book so far? Do you think that Larry should've gotten beatten up?
From: Paul Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	This book rocks! However, it increases the chance of laughing to death. (It's worth the risk to read it though)
From: Christy Grade 6th Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Christopher Paul Curtis Dear Christopher Pual Curtis, I think the book is GREAT! I feel sorry for Larry Dunn in chap.4 Because even though Byron helped out Kenny, He still has to put on a show just to be cool. I t was sad just having to listen to it. I t felt so real. I'm very interested in the book and can't wait to see what happens next!! I hope to hear from you soon, Bye.
From: Lauralyn Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Tommy I agree with you.
From: stacey Grade 7th Plum Point Middle School Huntingtown, MD	To: JJay from Marshall Middle School I think Byron treated Larry okay. I think that was mean when Larry's nose started bleeding and Byron kept slamming him into the fence. Yes, I think it was funny when Byron got his lips stuck to the Brown Bomber's mirror. No, I have not had anything happen to me like that. What do you think of how the author used imagery to develop the setting? I think the author used good imagery to describe the setting. He used words like "big, white, fat puffs of smoke" and he describes the temperature as a "zillion degrees below zero." What are your thoughts?
From: Emily, Zack, Zach, Jessica Grade 5 Dr. Bagnall School Groveland, MA	To: Christopher Paul Curtis We really like your book! Did any of these events ever happen to you? Did you live in Flint, Michigan? Write back, please!!! P.S. Can you give us a list of some other good books you wrote? Thanks!
From: Sydney, Amy, Mike, Kyle, Max Grade 5 Dr. Bagnall School Groveland, MA	To: Christopher Paul Curtis Dear Mr.Curtis, We all enjoy your book VERY much! We wanted to know if this book relates to your life in any way? For ex. if your brother ever got his mouth stuck to a mirror, or if you have a lazy eye? Was there ever a bully named Larry Dunn? We would appreciate it if you would answer us. Thank You.
From: Eric, Aimee, Ariel,Chris Grade 5 Dr. Bagnall School Groveland, MA	To: Amanda in MI We think Larry Dunn deserved that too. Larry also deserved it in Chapter 4 when Byron slammed Larry into the fence. What part did you like best in Chapter 4?
From: Alex, Steph, Meg, Peter Grade 5 Dr. Bagnall School Groveland, MA	To: anyone Since we have just read chapter 4, we have some questions for you. Did you like chapter 4? We loved it. Who is your favorite charater?Kenny is ours. Would you want your mom to bundle you up in a ton of clothes, like Kenny's mom did? No!!! Did you feel bad for Larry Dunn? Yes and then again no.
From: Amanda, Joey, Chris Grade 5 Dr. Bagnall School Groveland, MA	To: Anyone It was sort of mean that Byron beat up Larry Dunn. Although, Larry Dunn shouldn't have stolen Kenny's gloves. Also, in the first chapter it was funny how Byron got his lips stuck.
From: Mike Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: anyone I personaly like chapter 5. Anyone else?
From: Mike Grade 6 Stillwater Elementary Stillwater, NJ	To: Christopher Paul Curtis So far(up to chapter 6) this is a funny book and seems like a family that a lot of problems
From: amber b Grade 7 Marshall Middle School Marshall, WI	To: anyone i think momma and dad were right to send Byron to Alabama. what do you think?
From: amber b Grade 7 Marshall Middle School Marshall, WI	To: Michael at Plum Point Middle i agree that he uses imagery to discribe the the scences of the people. i also think that he uses good imagery to discribe the settings; particually on there way to Alabama. i think he discribes it so good that you feel like you are there! hey Micheal do you what to be my online buddy? write back!