Thursday, March 31, 2011

Assignment: Learning about Gary Paulsen

After reviewing the Gary Paulsen webpage, answer the following questions:
1. After looking at the "Library" section:   what book of Gary's would you consider reading next, and why?
2. After looking at the section "Ask Gary":  what questions would you like to ask our author? (Provide 2 - 3 questions)

53 comments:

  1. I would consider reading Woods Runner because it seems like a good book about an indian adventurer.

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  2. I would read Notes From the Dog because I like animals and the book sounds interesting.

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  3. I would ask Gary if the story of Harris and Me was really part of his life and why Louie is so disgusting.

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  4. I would consider reading Notes From the Dog because it seems like it really could have happened in real life, and I know someone who has cancer so I can really make real life connections.

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  5. I would ask him if he is as hesitant now as he was when he was younger about doing crazy things.

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  6. I would like to read the book '' Liar Liar'' because it would be interesting to see what his '' lie'' is.

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  7. I would want to read Danger of the Midnight River because it seems like my kind of book. I usually like reading scary/horror books.

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  8. I would like to ask the author: "is harris still alive?" And "did you like working on a farm?"

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  9. I would also ask the author '' Do you still stay in contact with Harris?''

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  10. I would ask "How were you two not dead?!"

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  11. 1. Id,e read guts because it's based on a true story.
    2. How old are you?
    3. Did you ever get to see Elaine again?

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  12. The book I would choose would be..............Woods Runner........I would choose Woods Runner because it sounds like a adventure book........and I LOVE adventures.

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  13. Questions for Gary.
    1. Are you still friends with Harris?
    2. Did you have this experience with any other family?
    3. Did you ever visit the Larson family again?

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  14. I want to read Notes from the Dog because i love animals and it seems funny in a way.
    QUESTIONS:
    1)
    Did you ever break any bones while you were a kid?
    2)
    Are the Larsons' actually part of your family?

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  15. I would want to read Notes from the Dog because i like to read about animals and i love dogs.
    Questions:
    #1- What are some of the other adventures you had with Harris that summer?
    #2- What do you like to do when you aren't writing stories?

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  16. After looking at the "Library" secton on the wesite, I would consider reading the Book; Woods Runner because of the interesting looking book cover.

    The 2 questions I would like to ask Gary Paulsen are...
    #1- Are all your stories Non-Fiction?
    #2- Where does the book, Harris and Me actually take place?

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  17. i would like to read liar,liar, masters of disaster,and mudshark because they all sound funny and stories that i would like. #1- why did you run away when you were 14? #2-what other things do you like to do when not writing books?

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  19. I would ask him:
    1.Did you ever get to see Elaine again?
    2.Did you go back to the farm with Harris, and dig up the grave?

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  20. I would ask...
    1.How did you make it trough the summer

    2.Do you still talk to Harris

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  21. The book I would read next is Brian's Hunt because I am on it now

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  22. I would read the book "Liar Liar"

    #1 What was it like to hunt mice with Harris?
    #2 How did you feel when the sheriff showed up to take you away from the farm?
    #3 What was your favorite adventure at the Larsons' farm

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  23. I would read Liar Liar because it looks funny and I like funny books

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  24. I would read Hatchet because i hear its good and Gary is a good author

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  25. I think the book I would read next would be Brians Winter. I would want to read this because I like to read about survival situations.

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  26. A few questions I would ask the author would be did you ever go back to the Larson's farm ? Another question would be if you did did you dig up those graves? My final question would be did your parents ever change ? Those would be three questions I would ask Gary.

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  27. I would want to read Hatchet because it is about survival and we are in our survivl unit in reading!! :)

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  28. I would like to know.
    1. Where do you get your ideas for books?
    2. Is the book Harris and Me entirely true or did you change it?

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  29. I would ask Gary these two questions
    :Do u enjoy writing kids books?
    :Also who enspired you to write kids books?

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  30. I'd read Liar, Liar because I love all of Gary Paulsens books but i want to know
    1.)In Harris and me how come you always went along with Harris's crazy stunts?
    2.)Did you ever go back to the Larson's?
    p.s. nice questions will

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  31. I would want to read all the books in the brian's saga. I would read them because I read Hatchet and it was really good.

    I would ask gary about why he did all the things that harris suggested. And did harris really pee on the fence.

    I would also ask about winters in minnesota and all the sled dogs.

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  32. i think the book NOTES FROM THE DOG looks perty cool looking so i would problay read that BOOK

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  33. I would ask him why is Louie so nasty? and would there be another book of Harris and Me

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  34. I would like to read Beet Field because it is kind of like a life story,of hard lessons,that someday I might need to learn.My first question would be,"Is Harris still alive?"My second question would be,"Did your parents ever get help?"

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  35. I would read the book How Angel Peterson Got His Name. It sounded exciting, adventurous, and fun.

    Two questions i would ask Gary Paulson would be:
    1. Are you still in contact with any of the Larsons?
    2. Did you ever go back to visit the Larsons like Harris planned?

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  36. I'd read Hatchet because my friend said it was really good i.e. Julia A
    1. Did you ever go back to Larson's?
    2. Why did you let Harris do all that stuff? you knew you were goingn to get in trouble.

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  37. I would like to read "Masters of Disaster". This books sounds like a fun, adventurous book. I like to have a lot of fun in life, just like the kids in the book.

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  38. I would like to ask Gary Paulsen the following questions:

    1. Did you ever get used to Louie's eating?
    2. Did you ever go back to the Larsen's farm?
    3. How could you spend 20 hours a day working on your writing?

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  39. Just like Dominick, I would like to read "Masters of Disasters". This book seems as if it would have an interesting adventure.

    I would ask him:

    - Did Louie's eating make your stomach feel weird?
    - Is Harris and Me *all* true, or did you mix some things up to make the book sound more interesting?
    - How fast do you truly think Harris was going on the bike.

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  40. I would read Woods Runner, because it seems like a cool book. Anyway he probaly has to kill Indians or go in to battle with them, which would be awesome!

    1)If your parfents were alive would you still visit them?

    2)Who do you call your family now, since you've grown up?

    3)Does Harris still blow up frogs?

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  42. The next book i would like to read would be Liar Liar because it seems action packed.

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  43. i would ask him if Harris is still alive and if he is, how old is he. I would also ask if he still interacts with Harris.

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  44. Hachet, it sounds interesting and i would ask gary if his parents ever changed, how old is him and harris , and if he ever went bck 2 there house :3

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  45. If you are interested in any of Gary Paulsen's books, Ms. Mable and I both have a large collection. A lot of us are getting ready to read Hatchet this week, and there is a whole series that continues Brian's saga.

    I like many of you have a lot of questions to ask Gary...
    * Did Elaine know about his undying love?
    * What happened to Louie? Does he have a family?
    * What became of Harris?
    * How do the Larsons feel about the book Harris & Me?
    * Did Gary ever forgive his family?

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  46. I liked that part too Tawny. Dear Mrs.Myers i know this is a little off topic, but just to let you know i think this site has a virus because when i posted a comment i heard a real loud beep and the computer stated like talking to me in Giberish. Truly it scared the snot out of me:)

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  47. I also would like to read Notes from the dog because it sounds interesting and i like dogs.

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  48. I would ask him if he ever went back to Harris's house and if harris is still a farmer

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  49. Three questions i would ask Gary would be

    1. Do you plan on making another Harris & Me book?

    2. Do you still visit the the Larsons?

    3. How did you feel when you got the letter from Harris? And when you got the figure of yourself?

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  50. The book i would read would be.....Hatchet. I would read that book because its by Gary Pulsen. Also why i would read it is because it seems intresting and its adventoures. And i would like to read a different genre instead of the same one each time.

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  51. I would ask "did you ever go back"

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  52. The book I would choose to read next is "Brians Return" one of the books in the series of "Hatchet", If i were to ask the author any questions I would ask
    1. If he ever returned to the Larsons.
    2. If him and a Harris dug up the graves.
    3. Are there any adventures that he didn't describe.

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  53. The book that i would want to read is hatchet. This is because it's like an adventure in a book.
    I would ask Gary:
    1. Did you ever see Elane again?
    2. After your visit at the Larson's, did u write letters to each other at all?
    3. Did you ever visit the Larson's after that summer

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