Reviews from

Fishin' Buddies

a children's story

28 total reviews 
Comment from Minglement
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Oh, this is a very touching entry for the 'Through the Eyes of a Child' contest. I loved the dream sequence and the ending. Beautifully done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2011


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2011
    Hi, Minglement. I so appreciate your wonderful and generous review. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. Warm regards.
reply by Minglement on 07-Jun-2011
    You're welcome. Sad story but poignant. Good job. Marcia
Comment from K-mo
Exceptional
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This brought tears to my eyes. The image of Grandpa patting Davey so hard on the back that he almost dropped the fish back into the water is such a great moment. Every child needs someone to be proud of him like that. Grandparents are extremely special, and it's so hard to watch them age and then to lose them. I think you've captured this through the eyes of a child with touching accuracy. What a poignant, memorable story.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2011


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2011
    Hi, K-mo. I am humbled and honored by your beautiful, generous review! I was raised by my grandparents, so I know what wonderful, special love they have to offer. Not to mention, the sacrifices they make after raising their own families. I am so very happy that my poem touched a part of you today. There is no higher praise for me than that. Blessings!
Comment from mumsyone
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This is a beautiful story; a nice tribute to the love your son and his grandfather share; and a nice "memory" that your son will cherish for the rest of his life.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2011


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2011
    Thank you so much, mumsyone. I so appreciate your lovely and generous review. Blessings!
Comment from ksherwoodrn
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Beautiful story about the wonderful relationship between a grandparent and child. I can relate to this so well because I too, had a wonderful grandfather. He loved us, of that I am certain. He has been gone many years but I still think of him....blessings

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2011


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2011
    Thank you so much, ksherwoodrn. I so appreciate your lovely and generous review. I'm so happy that the story resonated with you! Blessings.
Comment from MJTexasRose
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OK ... I'm crying now. I hope you're happy with yourself.

I saw no errors in this beautiful story of a childs love for his grandpa. Iwas well written and made me think of a child talking about grandpa. Well done.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2011


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2011
    Hi, MJ. Thank you so much for your lovely review! I so appreciate your kind words of encouragements and am glad that you found my story today! Warm regards.
reply by MJTexasRose on 07-Jun-2011
    Well, it really did make me cry.
Comment from Ricky1024
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

A very heart warming and touching dedication from grandson to grandpa.You "reeled me in" with the last two prose stanzas!

Content-******well within the guide lines.
not too short.
Flow-easy reading******
Grammar/Pronunciation-******i found no mistakes.
Adjective content*****it could have been more colorful.
You had these subjects#1-the lake
#2-two human subjects.
#3-the fish{type,/description(what was it color],/ exact size.{a whopper/monster/the fish, the largest in lake, that grandpa lost and never recaptured!}.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2011


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2011
    Hi, Ricky1024. Wow, thank you for the superb review and very generous rating. I, especially, appreciate your suggestions for more adjectives and some more details on the fish. I think your suggestions are excellent descriptions for a children's tale! I'll go back and re-examine based on some of your recommendations. Once again, thanks so much. Warm regards.
reply by Ricky1024 on 07-Jun-2011
    Your welcome!mine is listed under"My Fluffy Pink Bunny".Also check out my others that are active for a review.
    #1-"Jason's Ladder"( About the death of my son in 2003.Climb aboard it for an amazing rocket ride!
    #2-"Eternal Angelic Love"about the death of my wife Carolyn on 2003, 8 months after our son.You will know what happens to us when we die.
    #3-"The Soul Toucher". a poem about me and how I interact with many different people. Hope to see u there! Ricky1024.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2011
    I sure will. You have an amazing attitude given all the horrific losses in your life. Most inspiring - I shall view your offerings this evening! Take care, my friend. Bev
Comment from kiwigirl2821
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This is such a wonderful story. I believe it was good grammar wise as I had no stumbling. I did have a great story, super plot, satisfying characters, good dialog and vivid imagery. Good luck in your contest. xoxo Kiwi

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2011


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2011
    Hi, kiwi. Thanks so much for your wonderful terrific review! I really appreciate it and your good luck wishes!
Comment from Karen Stram
Excellent
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A beautiful and poignant tale. So much is said about the relationship between the child and his grandfather in a short, tight story. The dialogue is good. The story flows well. I got goose bumps at the end.

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 Comment Written 06-Jun-2011


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2011
    Hi, Karen. Thank you for you for the really wonderful review. I really appreciate it!