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Letters from Our
Readers
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Dear Angela:
I hate reading. One day I saw Spring Jammin’ sitting on my
mother’s kitchen table and I picked it up. I started reading
the first page and I kept on reading it until I got tired. I
didn’t realize I was already halfway through it. Instead of
playing solitaire on my computer, I read the rest of the
book. I like reading now and I can’t wait until your next
book comes out. Please let me know right away.
Jennifer S : age 13
Dear Angela Clarke:
I thought I had read every kind of book there was. Ever
since I learned how to read, I have had favourite stories.
Spring Jammin’ is my favourite book now. I will send you my
e-mail address so you can let me know as soon as Summer
Fireworks comes out.
Vicky M : age 17
Dear Miss Clarke:
I was always lonely. A lot of kids don’t talk to me because
I’m kind of ugly. When I saw the cover of Spring Jammin’ I
picked the book up because the boy on the cover looked like
he really liked playing the guitar. Since I read your story,
I have saved my allowance to buy a guitar. I can play six
chords now and I wrote my first song. It’s about the life of
a tree that was hidden in the shade of a big tree. When they
cut the big tree down, the little tree was able to grow up
and have branches. I am like the little tree. Thank you,
Miss Clarke for your message. I’m not lonely anymore.
Bill J : age14
Dear Angela:
I loved reading Spring Jammin’. I didn’t want the story to
ever end and when I read the last page and realized there
were three more books, I’m writing you this letter so you
can send me the next three books right away because I can’t
wait to find out what happens to Max and Ben and Ned and
especially Yoro Tapp. I’m really glad Max plays the guitar,
but now I want to play the saxophone. I’m getting a part
time job so I can buy one. Please let me know when the next
three books come out. I want to be the first on your list to
send them to me.
Brad H: 13
Dear Angela Clarke,
I read Spring Jammin’ and every page was a surprise. I have
never read a book in my life that I got hooked on right
away. Usually I put them down and read a bit every night.
Your book was so exciting that I read it all the way
through.
Tamara L: 18
Dear Angela,
I have been bored for most of my life. People say I’m lazy
but I’m not. I just didn’t know what to do with spare time.
After reading Spring Jammin’ I bought a violin. I have five
CD’s now with violin music and I’m taking lessons. I’m never
bored now.
Sandy F: 17
Dear Angela Clarke,
Ever since we read your book Band Together, Spring Jammin’,
my sister and I have looked at things differently. We
decided we spend too much time thinking about nothing
important. We would like to thank you for writing this
series and we’re looking forward to the next three books.
Jayne and Jackie C: 16 year old twins
Dear Angela:
Band Together has changed the conversations in my home. We
talk about all the characters all the time now and both of
my children have started playing an instrument. My daughter
Anne is taking violin lessons and my son Joseph is playing
guitar. Their friend who lives across the street is taking
saxophone lessons. I have a feeling they will be organizing
a garage rock band soon. I hear them talking about finding a
drummer. You have put so much life into our home life,
Angela. Thank you.
Susan and James W : Parents of your readers
Dear Angela Clarke:
I haven’t read the book, but my two brothers and Mom and Dad
are reading Spring Jammin’. My brother wants to play drums.
And my other brother plays the guitar. I have heard
wonderful comments about the book. When I get older I will
read the books.
Olivia F : 9 years old
Dear Angela:
I’m thinking about taking drums lessons now. Your books are
the most interesting and exciting. I can’t wait for the next
book Summer Fireworks and the rest of the series. I take
people more seriously now since I read your book.
Benjamin F : age 12
Dear Angela:
When we first read the book, I wanted to know what happened
to Max, Benny, Faith, Vienna and Roy. Max made me feel like
practicing my guitar more often.
Matthew L : age 12
Dear Angela,
Your book has become a daily conversation involving All of
our family. We have enjoyed the world of Beedy Village and
all the other characters.
Carolyn and Jack : Parents of your readers.
Dear Angela,
You will have every mother in Canada mad at you. They will
all want to play drums. I am 40 years old and I want to play
drums.
Debbie C -
Dear Ms Clarke:
I was feeling really lost and confused about my life when a
friend lent me Spring Jammin’. At first I thought, ‘oh it’s
just another book about a kid who plays the guitar’. Until I
read the first chapter. Now that I have finished reading it,
I feel less confused, like I’ve found a piece of my life
that’s been missing. I realize now I should start being a
more compassionate friend. Please let me know when Summer
Fireworks is available. I look forward to reading it.
Timothy B: age 21
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