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The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963
by Christopher Paul Curtis

Friday, February 23
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From:
Sheridan Discussion Group
Grade 5
Sheridan Elementary
Petoskey, MI To: Christopher Paul Curtis
Dear Mr. Curtis:
Our group has enjoyed reading your book. It's been especially interesting to read about a Michigan family in the 1960s. We're still a bit amazed at how ugly racism is and how badly people can treat each other.
The students were very interested to know that you had visited our town last summer. We'd love to show you our school, if you come back to Petoskey to visit. We have been very fortunate in that our school district has done a lot of building in the last couple of years, and has rennovated other parts of our building. Our new computer lab has made our participation in this book club possible.
We were especially excited when one of our group members discovered that our school library copy of "The Watsons" is autographed! And we want to thank you for a great book, and for your participation in this on-line discussion. It's been wonderful to have your added comments and perspectives as we discuss the book. Thanks for taking the extra time for us!
Amy, Cory, Lyndsey, Tracy, Erin, Madison,
and Mrs. Lehky

From:
Cory and Madison
Grade 5
Sheridan Elementary
Petoskey, MI To: Christopher Paul Curtis
Dear Mr. Curtis,
We read our library's Watsons Go To Burmingham and we noticed something. We think that when you were here last summer you signed the book for Sheidan School. It is definitely signed by you, though. We think its pretty cool that you signed the book for the students to read.

From:
Amy
Grade 5
Sheridan Elementary
Petoskey, MI To: Shawn
Do you think that mama and dad have changed at all through the story?

From:
Erin
Grade 5th
Sheridan Elementary
Petoskey, MI To: Anyone and Everyone
How do you like the book?I thought that it was really good.The author used really good details so you know exactly whats happening.What do you think?

From:
Tracey
Grade 5th
Sheridan Elementary
Petoskey, MI To: Cati
I also like this book. I love the way it is in first person too. Mainly because Kenny is the main character, you get all the action, and my favorite character is Kenny. But besides that, this is a very descriptive book and yes it does give you the feel that you are right there. I can tell the author put a lot of thought into this book because it isn't just funny, it is really searous. I think the moral of the story is don't take things for granted,espcially loved ones because you can't always predict the weather.

From:
Madison
Grade 5
Sheridan Elementary
Petoskey, MI To: Kenneth
I agree with you. Joey is probably Kenney's guardian angel and Kenny is probably Joey's. That is a very good idea. I would have never thought of that. Are you going to be in Number the Stars. I am. Can't wait to hear from you again!
~Bye~

From:
cameron
Grade 5
Pattison Elementary
Katy, TX To: Erin
I really liked it to because he explained every thing in the book that you need to know about the characters and the scene.

From:
Courtney C.
Grade 5
Pattison Elementary
Katy, TX To: Amber Marshall Middle School
I am finished with 'The Watson Go To Birmigham' I like it when they talk about the Wooh Pooh that is eventually a whirlpool, even By knew it but he told Winnie it was Winnie the Pooh Evil brother. I am in Leslie G. class and she is finished with this book also so we know the ending. PLease mail me back and Leslie wants you to mail her back soon too.



The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
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From: Sheridan Discussion Group Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Christopher Paul Curtis Dear Mr. Curtis: Our group has enjoyed reading your book. It's been especially interesting to read about a Michigan family in the 1960s. We're still a bit amazed at how ugly racism is and how badly people can treat each other. The students were very interested to know that you had visited our town last summer. We'd love to show you our school, if you come back to Petoskey to visit. We have been very fortunate in that our school district has done a lot of building in the last couple of years, and has rennovated other parts of our building. Our new computer lab has made our participation in this book club possible. We were especially excited when one of our group members discovered that our school library copy of "The Watsons" is autographed! And we want to thank you for a great book, and for your participation in this on-line discussion. It's been wonderful to have your added comments and perspectives as we discuss the book. Thanks for taking the extra time for us! Amy, Cory, Lyndsey, Tracy, Erin, Madison, and Mrs. Lehky

From: Cory and Madison Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Christopher Paul Curtis Dear Mr. Curtis, We read our library's Watsons Go To Burmingham and we noticed something. We think that when you were here last summer you signed the book for Sheidan School. It is definitely signed by you, though. We think its pretty cool that you signed the book for the students to read.

From: Amy Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Shawn Do you think that mama and dad have changed at all through the story?

From: Erin Grade 5th Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Anyone and Everyone How do you like the book?I thought that it was really good.The author used really good details so you know exactly whats happening.What do you think?

From: Tracey Grade 5th Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Cati I also like this book. I love the way it is in first person too. Mainly because Kenny is the main character, you get all the action, and my favorite character is Kenny. But besides that, this is a very descriptive book and yes it does give you the feel that you are right there. I can tell the author put a lot of thought into this book because it isn't just funny, it is really searous. I think the moral of the story is don't take things for granted,espcially loved ones because you can't always predict the weather.

From: Madison Grade 5 Sheridan Elementary Petoskey, MI	To: Kenneth I agree with you. Joey is probably Kenney's guardian angel and Kenny is probably Joey's. That is a very good idea. I would have never thought of that. Are you going to be in Number the Stars. I am. Can't wait to hear from you again! ~Bye~

From: cameron Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX	To: Erin I really liked it to because he explained every thing in the book that you need to know about the characters and the scene.

From: Courtney C. Grade 5 Pattison Elementary Katy, TX	To: Amber Marshall Middle School I am finished with 'The Watson Go To Birmigham' I like it when they talk about the Wooh Pooh that is eventually a whirlpool, even By knew it but he told Winnie it was Winnie the Pooh Evil brother. I am in Leslie G. class and she is finished with this book also so we know the ending. PLease mail me back and Leslie wants you to mail her back soon too.