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old glory a good short story is a book we all read together and just wanna know what your favorite part was and why you liked it
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Janae -
Glad you liked the story. I think my favorite part is when Donald is talking to his grandfather. It shows the clashing ideas.
BC
Glad you liked the story. I think my favorite part is when Donald is talking to his grandfather. It shows the clashing ideas.
BC
We just finished reading "Old Glory" and it was a good short story.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Neh'Aujah -
Glad you liked the story. It's one I am very proud of.
BC
Glad you liked the story. It's one I am very proud of.
BC
Hello my ELA class just read the story "Old Glory" what did you think was awesome about it?
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Hamburguesa -
I can't say what I thought was awesome about the story - that would be like bragging!
BC
I can't say what I thought was awesome about the story - that would be like bragging!
BC
i thought Old Glory was a good book because it show that people try an protest about their religion .
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Violet -
I'm glad you liked "Old Glory" - I wanted to show what an ordinary man might do to fight what he sees as a great wrong.
BC
I'm glad you liked "Old Glory" - I wanted to show what an ordinary man might do to fight what he sees as a great wrong.
BC
Hey! I was at your workshop at the Herkimer Boces today and I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to help us expand our knowledge about writing. Also I wanted to thank you for all your amazing books!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Becca -
Great to hear from you - and very happy to know you found the workshop useful. It's kind of exhausting to be doing that much presenting at a single go, but you guys were great to work with, which made it fun.
Glad you think the books are amazing! Appreciate your kinds words.
BC
Great to hear from you - and very happy to know you found the workshop useful. It's kind of exhausting to be doing that much presenting at a single go, but you guys were great to work with, which made it fun.
Glad you think the books are amazing! Appreciate your kinds words.
BC
Dear Mr.Coville,
I have been reading your book "Aliens Ate My Homework" to my fourth and fifth grade classes and they love it! During artistic response time many of them have fashioned aliens out of Model Magic (Grakker is their favorite character) and painted intergalactic landscapes. We have also made constellations out of mini marshmallows and toothpicks. In addition,the book has inspired many good conversations about bullying and our responses to being bullied. Thanks for all that you do!
Sincerely, Mamie B. Rock
I have been reading your book "Aliens Ate My Homework" to my fourth and fifth grade classes and they love it! During artistic response time many of them have fashioned aliens out of Model Magic (Grakker is their favorite character) and painted intergalactic landscapes. We have also made constellations out of mini marshmallows and toothpicks. In addition,the book has inspired many good conversations about bullying and our responses to being bullied. Thanks for all that you do!
Sincerely, Mamie B. Rock
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Mamie -
Many thanks for this message. As you may know, I'm a former teacher myself. Using books with my kids was my favorite part of each day, and it thoroughly delights me to know that other teachers are now doing the same with my books. I love know about the projects and discussions!
All best,
BC
Many thanks for this message. As you may know, I'm a former teacher myself. Using books with my kids was my favorite part of each day, and it thoroughly delights me to know that other teachers are now doing the same with my books. I love know about the projects and discussions!
All best,
BC
I am writing to you to tell you that Riley and I are still working our way through all of your books, we have 33 left to read. This past week during his Thanksgiving break I read him the I was a sixth grade alien series. The stories were delightful but we were sad when they came to an end. We are both wondering what happened with the sixth grade class on Hevi-Hevi. As you know I have recently suffered a loss and I find reading your stories a good way to take a break from reality and a temporary break from my grief. It was a little difficult to do that though with the I was a sixth grade Alien series because of the character Dolores as that was also my mothers name. Do not worry though for I shall be fine. I'm trying to take things day by day and will continue reading to Riley as a way to escape from it all and share in the joy of reading with him. Next we are beginning the Space Brat Series and then will be moving onto The Bruce Coville Books of... Riley said he is most looking forward to The Book of Magic while I am excited to read The Book of Ghost. I wish you an early Merry Christmas and a hope that you have a wonderful holiday season.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Nicole and Riley -
I'm so glad you enjoyed the SIXTH GRADE ALIEN series. I understand your curiosity about what happened to the Sixth Grade class on Hevi-Hevi afterward, but I do like leaving my readers with something to wonder and daydream about!
I do know about your recent loss, and it means a lot to me that you can find solace and temporary escape in my stories.
Interesting that you will start SPACE BRAT next. I think (hope!) that Riley is really going to like those. I sure had fun writing them.
My best wishes to both of you for the holiday season!
Bruce
I'm so glad you enjoyed the SIXTH GRADE ALIEN series. I understand your curiosity about what happened to the Sixth Grade class on Hevi-Hevi afterward, but I do like leaving my readers with something to wonder and daydream about!
I do know about your recent loss, and it means a lot to me that you can find solace and temporary escape in my stories.
Interesting that you will start SPACE BRAT next. I think (hope!) that Riley is really going to like those. I sure had fun writing them.
My best wishes to both of you for the holiday season!
Bruce
how many books did you wright
Reply by Bruce Coville
I have no idea, since I wrote a fair number that didn't get published.
I've published 105.
I've published 105.
Are u making more books?AKA I am markid and markis
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Mark -
Oh, certainly! I am always working on new books. As soon as I finish one I start another, which I have usually been planning in my head for some time in advance.
BC
Oh, certainly! I am always working on new books. As soon as I finish one I start another, which I have usually been planning in my head for some time in advance.
BC
Hi Bruce! Firstly, you are awesome!!! 😀 😀 . Secondly, I would also really like Dark Whispers and The Last Hunt to come out in Australia. Please please please. Thank youuu!!!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Jessica -
Thanks for the compliment!
As to DARK WHISPERS and THE LAST HUNT, you are not the only one who would like them to come out in Australia. I would like that, too! My publisher really failed me (and the fans!) especially on that fourth book. I have the rights back and we are working on ways to correct the situation, but it will take time.
Thanks for your interest . . . I really appreciate it!
All best,
BC
Thanks for the compliment!
As to DARK WHISPERS and THE LAST HUNT, you are not the only one who would like them to come out in Australia. I would like that, too! My publisher really failed me (and the fans!) especially on that fourth book. I have the rights back and we are working on ways to correct the situation, but it will take time.
Thanks for your interest . . . I really appreciate it!
All best,
BC