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Brad Testimonials
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(The Eye of the Storm's Working Title was Deep Force Power)
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Jan,23,2006
Brampton ,Ontario
Dear Mr. Hutchinson,
I’ve been reading your book. Not really, more like my teacher reading it and me listening. My class and I have been listening to the story “Deep Force Power “ and doing activities with it. Your probably wondering how I’m reading it when it’s not even out yet. Well you see my teacher is a friend of the illustrator.
I’m writing this letter to you because I like your book and I want to tell you why I like it. I like you surprise the reader by making them think this is going to happen but something else happens. Like when Johnny was left behind I thought he was going to find a shelter and make a fire. But he didn’t instead what happened was he found his group members one by one.
I like how you change the mood of the story by that mean. First it’s funny in the beginning when the plane hits the teacher. Then sad because Johnny doesn’t het to go on the trip. After happy because even though he didn’t throw it. He took the blame the blame because it wouldn’t have happened in the first place if he didn’t make it then he got to go on the trip.
After wards it’s scary and dangerous because Johnny got separated from the group and there was a thunder storm and land slide. After it’s scary because when they (Johnny, Lauriean, Malik, Washi and Daphiney) went to sleep there were animals out side of there tent.
I like how you keep the readers attention by making the story exciting. Like when Johnny got in trouble the reader would want to see what happens next. I like how you started the story with him day dreaming.
I like how you teach the reader by using a simple word. Such as perseverance and ask a question that makes people think of what they do to contribute to the world. I’m planning to help the world by making a movie. To teach children different character traits. They need to help them in life (I’ll do this when I’m older).
Your book has taught me to not give up. To take responsibility. To make goals and fix mistakes I made in the past.
Your Reader,
Cindy |
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Brampton, Ontario
Jan.24,2006
Dear Mr. Hutchinson,
I should introduce myself, I am the amazing and smart student from Conestoga, Sanjot. My future goal is to become an intelligent author and illustrator. I love to read books, and my teacher was just reading your thrilling book, “Deep Force Power”. This chapter book (you’ve kindly written) was probably one of the books that are on the top list of “awesome books”.
“Mr.”, your book has a lot of detail, that’s one of the reasons I think your book will be a hit, when it’s published. In my own opinion, I liked the part in the very beginning of the first chapter, where Johnny was day dreaming about space! All of a sudden he is sitting in his desk, at school. That part of the book was a real twist!!
I also like the chapter, in which Johnny had taken his responsibility. I thought it was very brave of Johnny to apologize in front of someone who he had just called “stupid”. I actually learned a lot from this chapter. It was very fond of you to write such an amazing and thoughtful chapter book.
Your book has made me realize how and when it’s the right time to take responsibility, not just apologizing but finishing homework chores and etc. Your book also gave me the strength to continue in my situation, to solve it until the end (never say “die”). One thing I’ve been wondering about was: Why name a bully Franklin?
Thank you for writing book!!!!!!!!!
Respectfully, your fan,
Sanjot |
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Jan,23,2006
Dear Mr. Hutchinson,
I’m a horse back rider and love wide open spaces just like your book that takes place in Algonquin Park. By the way my name is Megan I’m 11 years old.
Something I like about your book are that it is suspenseful like when Johnny got sent to apologise to the principal and you don’t know if he’s going to get to go on the trip. I like how you describe the characters and introduce them slowly instead of all at once. It’s cool how you describe the beauty and the power of nature. At the end of chapter ten it’s sort of spooky how you describe the night and the wolf howls. It’s smart how you write about stuff kids can relate to. Like how Johnny feels when Franklin is bullying him because everyone is bullied sometimes. I like how you connect Johnny having to bandage his dog’s leg. Then he saved the world with his first aid skills. The illustrations are great! I like how they give you a little clue of what is going to happen. The book is suspenseful as I have already said. I just can’t put it down!
So I hope you liked my letter. I just can’t get over how good your book is! Remember “never say die!” Write back soon.
Yours truly,
Megan
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Brampton, Ontario
January 19, 2006
Dear Mr. Hutchinson,
Juten Tag (Hello), I am a grade six student in Mrs. Johnston’s class and my school is Conestoga Public School and my name is Shubdip. And I am writing to you because I really enjoy reading your book. Another thing I’m writing to you because your book is really realistic and I like reading realistic books instead of books like Captain Underpants etc.
Also I like how the names of the chapters really tell you what it’s going to be about or how the characters are going to act in the chapter. Even though I’m not much of a reader and I don’t get interested into books a lot but really like Deep Force Power. Some of the chapters remind me of a lot of things like in Helpless Johnny gets bullied by Franklin, and sometimes I get bullied. Also some of the chapters actually gave me courage and bravery. Another message the book gave me is to never give up.
Now what I liked about the ending is that I like the way that at the ending Johnny has to do a presentation and he does it on Algonquin Park. Where he had a horrible adventure if you ask me, but he also learned how to be brave and have courage in yourself also to ”never say die.
And now after reading mine and my classmates letters I hope you can come to our classroom and meet us in person. OH ya I forgot to mention you had lots of detail in your book and I hope other people like the book after its published just how I liked it.
YOUR FAN: Shubdip
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Jan,23,2006
Dear Mr .Hutchinson,
My name is Christina. I am in grade 6. My school is Conestoga Public School. Our class has been reading your book Deep Force Power for quite a while now. I am writing this letter because I want to tell you what I like and dislike about your book.
First I will tell you what I like. I like the way you introduce the characters slowly throughout the book instead of telling them all at once. I like the way you put so much detail in the book and explain how the places look like so we can image it on our own. I like how you made it unexpected like when you predict something but it doesn’t turn out that way. I like how you wrote ‘never say die’ because it encourages people to go on. I also really like your ending because it can stop people from piluting the world.
I don’t really like the name of the bully because since his name is Franklin, when I first heard the name it reminded me of Franklin the Turtle from the toddler show. If you can, please change it. To me, this book should be for grade 5 and up.
We will appreciate it if you write back.
Sincerely,
Christina
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Feb. 20 2006
Brampton, Ontario
Dear Mr. Hutchinson
As a keen reader, I admired many aspects of the story Deep Force Power. I am from Conestoga Public School. I am in Mrs. Johnston’s grade 6 class.
I truly like your book. I have never read a story with such depth and compassion. My favourite chapter was Responsibility because I admired how Johnny went to the Principal’s office and apologized for his behaviour and use of words.
I also love how Franklin just comes in as a mean fat bully that dislikes Johnny for no reason at all. I am not the only person reading this book my whole class is reading the book and we just finished the book and I thought it was incredible!!!!
When Johnny was grounded he started completing his homework correctly his marks started going up and I think there is a message to that “If you take the time to do things right you will achieve something out of it”
I truly think this book was awesome!!! I was just wondering are you going to make a series out of the Deep Force Power book? I was a bit curious to know when this book is going to be published?
Sincerely,
Natasha
Ps If you get a chance could you please write back !!!
If you get a chance please come to my school!!!
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Dear Mr. Hutchinson,
Buenos dias (Hello), I am Abdullah. I am in grade 6 in Conestoga PS. My teacher is Mrs. Johnston .I am writing because our class ready your book “Deep force power”.
In the chapter injustice I liked it were when I think franklin threw the plane and it hit Mrs. Churney’s back side. I liked the way you matched the chapters with what is in the chapter like teamwork they all lend a helping hand. I did like the chapter teamwork because I like when every body help o got some where and I liked the saying “never say die”! I didn’t like franklin because I hate bully’s that bug people and take there lunch money or any other things. I also liked the book because it had real people and places in it and it is in Canada.
I have a question did any of the things in the book happen to you like you getting lost in a forest and you had your friends too help and a mean bully bugs you. I like what you are teaching that stand up to a bully there just cowards from the inside but look really mean from the out side. But I you tell your mom or some one the bully will bug you more because he will say like “wow your dumb you told haha”…
The chapter fear I liked the most because it had a lot of detail which really gave a good picture in my mind or the bear’s mouth open and the fox with the 3 legs. But the others chapter had detail but fear had the most details out of all of them.
I enjoyed reading the book and my class mates did to. You’re a really good author and I bet every one will enjoy it. I hope you get lots of credit for the book (selling it). Thank you for reading my letter.
Sincerely,
Abdullah
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Brampton, Ontario
Dear Mr. Hutchinson,
Salaam(means “hello)
My name is Samra and I’m in the class of Mrs. Johnston’s class. I’m going to tell you about what a great book the Deep Force Power is by telling you what is my favourite chapter and why. I will even ask you a question about the book.
My favourite chapter from Deep Force Power is chapter four responsibility.
My favourite chapter from Deep Force Power is chapter four responsibility because Johnny has the responsibility to go to the principle and say’s sorry even though he didn’t hit the paper airplane at this teacher. Another reason is because the same thing happened to me and it disrespected the teacher.
Please answer this question. When is the book going to be published?
Thank you for reading my letter
Sincerely, Samra
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January 23
Brampton, Ontario
Dear Mr.Hutchinson
Being someone who loves adventure books I think your book is great because it has adventure Surprises and a very well thought out story board. I like the way you make the characters so realistic and life-like as well as the environment around them.
I also like how you describe what is going on in the chapter so well. I liked the way you name the chapters after how the character or characters feel during the chapter. I really like your book and if your thinking of writing anything else I suggest adventure books.
I like adventure books because they’re filled with surprises excitement and lots of fun. I like your book because it is like a real life story not like a fantasy book. I like books like yours because they are exciting and fun to read.
Signed,
Christopher
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Jan 19,06
Brampton, Ontario
Dear Mr. Hutchinson
I am a boy and my name is Kevin. I am in Grade 6. I like your book Deep Force Power because there was a boy named Johnny who got in trouble. Sometimes Johnny was helpless. As home he was scared because of the thunder storm. Also he was sent to the office at school because he said stupid to his principal. Johnny was worried because he thinks he won’t go on the trip to Algonquin park.
Yours truly,
Kevin
Thank you for writing this book and taking the time to read this letter.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could come to my classroom and talk about your book and maybe send me one other book.
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