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Dear Bruce Coville,
The Monster’s Ring is an outstanding book! Our third grade class listened to your audio book. It was amazing how the actors acted out all the characters’ voices. Russell’s voice as a monster was perfect. The fact that this story is about Russel Crannaker and a dangerous ring inspired our class to write this letter to you. We loved many parts of this story. Here are some of our favorite parts:
1. When Russell was scaring all the children out of their pants at his school
2. Russell’s second twist of the ring where he grows fangs, horns, and fur
3. Russell’s adventure back home in his birthday suit
We have two questions for you:
Do Russell’s parents know that he turned into a beast with flames?
Will Russell ever use the ring again?
We would love to know if you could make a series of books for The Monster’s Ring. How about Jeremy Thatcher’s Ring?
You are a great author!
Sincerely,
Your Third Grade Readers
The Monster’s Ring is an outstanding book! Our third grade class listened to your audio book. It was amazing how the actors acted out all the characters’ voices. Russell’s voice as a monster was perfect. The fact that this story is about Russel Crannaker and a dangerous ring inspired our class to write this letter to you. We loved many parts of this story. Here are some of our favorite parts:
1. When Russell was scaring all the children out of their pants at his school
2. Russell’s second twist of the ring where he grows fangs, horns, and fur
3. Russell’s adventure back home in his birthday suit
We have two questions for you:
Do Russell’s parents know that he turned into a beast with flames?
Will Russell ever use the ring again?
We would love to know if you could make a series of books for The Monster’s Ring. How about Jeremy Thatcher’s Ring?
You are a great author!
Sincerely,
Your Third Grade Readers
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi there, Ms. Bachmuth's Class!
Thanks for the kind words about THE MONSTER'S RING. The book has a special meaning for me because it was the very first novel I published . . . and because it's where I found the Magic Shop, which has now been in 5 books altogether. Recording the audiobook version of it was a super fun project!
As to your questions:
1)Russell's parents do NOT know about his big transformation . . . and if Russell has his way, they never will!
2) There is a hint at the end of the book that Russell will not need to use the ring again . . . that he is going to have a transformation every time there is a full moon!
When the book was first published I wanted to write a sequel, but my editor was not interested. I felt bad about that, but then decided to write not sequels but "companion" books - other stories that start out with the Magic Shop. That actually turned out to be a pretty good plan.
Thanks for the message! Have a great November . . . and keep reading! (And listening!)
your friend,
Bruce Coville
Thanks for the kind words about THE MONSTER'S RING. The book has a special meaning for me because it was the very first novel I published . . . and because it's where I found the Magic Shop, which has now been in 5 books altogether. Recording the audiobook version of it was a super fun project!
As to your questions:
1)Russell's parents do NOT know about his big transformation . . . and if Russell has his way, they never will!
2) There is a hint at the end of the book that Russell will not need to use the ring again . . . that he is going to have a transformation every time there is a full moon!
When the book was first published I wanted to write a sequel, but my editor was not interested. I felt bad about that, but then decided to write not sequels but "companion" books - other stories that start out with the Magic Shop. That actually turned out to be a pretty good plan.
Thanks for the message! Have a great November . . . and keep reading! (And listening!)
your friend,
Bruce Coville