Comment from royowen

Excellent

What a beauty with Reggie the rat and Tommy had lost his brother, Timmy, so and Reggie went looking for him, but the elves must know something but they must avoid the elves at all costs. But really the Elves were really good folk, and looked after Timmy, even giving him tea. A bit of an epic, Sandra, but well done, this could belong to a whole book, beautiful piece of revival, well done, articulate, nice and smooth, aabbcc couplet rhyming, blessings. Roy

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2016

Thank you so much, Roy. I'm delighted you enjoyed the story. There are 11 of these in the one book, all fully illustrated now. I had intended them to be published separately, but the publisher said they would be better all together. I still think they would have been better singly. But, who am I to know what is right or not?? LOL! Thanks again, my friend. xsx Sandra

reply by royowen on 25-Feb-2016

On sees many like this singly and even shorter

Comment from anabellapongasi

Excellent

I certainly enjoyed this! I love children's stories and poems. This is a great story in a poem. Very well written, it has great flow and imagery, wonderful rhymes and meter, really very enjoyable to read. Congratulations on the well-deserved seal.

Blessings,
Anabella

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2016

Thank you so much, Anabella. I am really pleased you liked it!! :) Sandra. xx

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very good lesson for children not to go wander alone. Although this lovely story had a good and happy ending. It will still be better for small children to take care in the woods.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2016

Thank you so much, Sandra, for your lovely review. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Sandra - this is a wonderful story. To tell such a long story and in good rhyme and meter is no mean feat. I read your author notes. Congratulations. You have a book of children's poems. 30 illustrations - I assume there is 30 poems in the book. The picture here is lovely. Congratulations on the Seal of Quality - well deserved. I never understand this Post Revived procedure - I notice a few on FS do this. I wish I had a 6 left as, if any poem deserves one, this does. Really your work is produced by the hand of a true poet. Warm regards Dorothy, a really cute poem. xxx

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2016

NO, just 11 story poems, with lots of illustrations. I have another 20 stories waiting to be illustrated, but this lot cost me a fortune so they are now gathering dust until I come up on the lottery, or this book sells big time. Both have a chance in a million to happen, :( You have to be a big name already these days if you want people to buy. Never mind, I enjoyed the writing of them, and I did get to do a book signing at Waterstones in Southampton! Thanks, my friend, for the lovely review and such kind words!! :) Sandra. xxx

reply by Dorothy Farrell on 25-Feb-2016

That's wonderful Sandra - a book-signing at Waterstones, I am impressed, but not surprised. I hope you sell well. I know there is not a huge market for poetry books and they are not terribly popular, but I think a children's poetry book with good colourful illustrations, telling amusing stories would stand a better chance than others. Good Luck. Warm wishes Dorothy xxx

reply by the author on 25-Feb-2016

Thanks, Dorothy. I don't think you will see my name up in lights, Gruffalo got there first! :( Still, I have sold a few, fingers crossed more will go. xxx

reply by Dorothy Farrell on 25-Feb-2016

The thing is Sandra it is just the achievement of having made it into print. Gruffalo may have beaten you to the post but somewhere, somebody beat him. What about Roald Dahl for example - One fish - two fish.....LOL. Dx

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Wow. I went through two cups of coffee (one got too cold and had to be dumped), and made two trips to the lieu in the time it took me to read this epic children's poem, Sandra.
And people claim that MY poetry is long?

Still, it's a funny, well composed and well rhymed little poetic tale of two twins named Timmy and Tommy, as Reggie the Rat and Tommy, the twin who hadn't gone off into the woods to find the elf encampment, made their haste go find him before the twin's mum got mad.

Good work...

~Dean :)

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2016

LOL!! You are so funny, Dean, I will have to write a poem about you one day! Some of the others are longer, how is your staying power?? Thank you, my friend, for your fun review, I'm glad you managed to read it...in between the loo and the coffees, lol!! xsx Sandra

reply by Dean Kuch on 25-Feb-2016

My staying power is grrrrrreat, Sandra. If I can sit through the films, The Godfather and The Deer Hunter, in one setting, I can sit through anything, LOL.
~Dean :)

reply by Anonymous Member on 28-Feb-2016

My staying power is grrrrrreat, Sandra. If I can sit through the films, The Godfather and The Deer Hunter, in one setting, I can sit through anything, LOL.
~Dean :)

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

This is wonderfully written, my friend. I didn't realize you had a children's book. How fun. Is it on Amazon. And illustrated too. Congrats and you have a seal of quality too. Great work, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2016

Thank you so much, Debbie. Yes it's on Amazon and is sold on line in the mainstream book shops too. I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend. :) Sandra xx

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

dang Sandra I wish i had 6 stars left to give you on this wonderful piece it;s just great. So well done great job a wonderful read i enjoyed it. thanks for sharing this beautiful piece have a wonderful day.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2016

Thank you so much, William, for your wonderful comment on this poem which are a 6 anytime in my book. I'm glad you enjoyed it!! xsx Sandra

Comment from Christina 201

Exceptional

I'm really enjoying your story. Outstanding.
Lots of mystery and suspense. Congratulations on maintaining an easy reading style of poetry with a story to thrill young readers.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2012

Thank you once again for another wonderful review and for more 6 stars! Knowing how precious these 6s are, I feel so honored by you. I have enjoyed reading all your reviews, and have really appreciated your reading so many of them. This book is being published later this year, which is so exciting, but that doesn't mean I think I'm perfect at writing. I know there is still so much for me to learn, and with people like you reviewing, I might one day reach a credible level of writing poetry. Thank you so much, Christina, for all your great reviews. xsx

Comment from keimosobie

Excellent

I think this is well written and that the children will enjoy this very much. I think it's light hearted enough. And the illustrations would be amazing I think. You could brake the lines up into different pages and add illustrations for each one.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2012

Thank you, keimosobie, for this lovely review. Your suggestion about breaking up the lines and adding illustrations, is exactly what I want to do, it's finding someone who can do the illustrations. Hopefully one day, someone will come along and say they can do it.Thank you again, I do appreciate your imput. xsx

Comment from TammyGail

Excellent

I liked this poem sandramitchell
I think I'll read it to my Evan tonight
He loves such stories
This was well written and expressed
Written to keep the child's att
You did a good job at your task of doing so
Thanks for sharing it was a pleasure

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2012

Thank you, Tammy! I hope Evan likes it! Thank you for such a lovely review!xsx