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October 21, 2025 at 01:37 am Reply

Kathryn C

Hello! I grew up reading your novels, and now I have the pleasure of passing along the love to the next generation. My grade 4 teacher introduced us to the "Swindle" series, and we actually got to Skype with you in 2009 or 2010. I am now a grade 4 teacher at the same school, so it has been very full circle. I just finished reading "This Can't be Happening at MacDonald Hall" to my class, and we decided to plan a birthday party in your honor. Do you have any favorite treats or things you think we should include? Happy early birthday from a life-long fan!
October 21, 2025 at 02:16 am Reply

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Hi, Kathryn,

Thanks for posting and for your long-time loyalty to my books. I'm really pleased to note that you're reading my stuff to another group of 4th graders. Thank you for that, too.

How about chocolate chip cookies? That's the first treat that comes to mind. And have a great party -- I'll be thinking of all of you on the 23rd!

Best regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Kathryn,

Thanks for posting and for your long-time loyalty to my books. I'm really pleased to note that you're reading my stuff to another group of 4th graders. Thank you for that, too.

How about chocolate chip cookies? That's the first treat that comes to mind. And have a great party -- I'll be thinking of all of you on the 23rd!

Best regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
October 21, 2025 at 09:03 pm Reply

Kathryn C

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Thank you for your response! My students will be so excited to hear that you answered us. I always know I can count on your books to help students, even the reluctant ones, get into reading. Do you have a favourite colour? We plan to have some decorations for our classroom, and we would love to do some streamers in your favourite colour(s) :) Thanks!!
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Thank you for your response! My students will be so excited to hear that you answered us. I always know I can count on your books to help students, even the reluctant ones, get into reading. Do you have a favourite colour? We plan to have some decorations for our classroom, and we would love to do some streamers in your favourite colour(s) :) Thanks!!
October 22, 2025 at 01:53 am Reply

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Yes! Good old red, white, and blue! ---GK---
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Yes! Good old red, white, and blue! ---GK---