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Phoenix,
Arizona
Hello,
Madison #1!
I had a
great time talking to you about researching and writing nonfiction as
well as writing fiction. I talked to you about my books Bodies
from the Bog, How to Make a Mummy
Talk, 3 NBs of Julian Drew,
and The Very Real Ghost Book of
Christina Rose. 
I also talked about the first chapter book I tried to write (The Strange
Tracks Mystery) and the first short story I ever wrote (The
Invasion of the Green-Eyed Monsters--WARNING!! It wasn't so
good, but I really had fun writing it!)
I received some
very special gifts from you: a book of ghost stories from Mrs. Preston's
students (After reading Christina Rose), a Madison #1 t-shirt (which I am
wearing right now), and a mummified chicken (that died at least 3 years ago!)
from Mrs. Armstrong and her students. Thank you very much! And yes, I took the
chicken mummy home.
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A present from Mrs.
Armstrong: My very own chicken mummy
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I also
was treated to a reading of ghost stories written by John B., Lee
F., Lindsay D., and Louis C. (Samantha K. and Bethanie K. didn't
have time to read their stories out loud...but I read them to myself
later and got the chills!) Thank you very much. I have placed them
(and the ghost stories written by all of Mrs. Preston's students) in
a special place on my bookshelf.
I want to thank Mrs. Stemple
for planning a great day--and all of your wonderful teachers who
prepared you so well for my visit (and who were so much fun to talk to
at lunch). I had a great time with all of you.
Remember:
writing and reading ARE fun!
If you want to say hi or ask
a question, you can e-mail me here.
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