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D in the Alphabet Soup

Dog Days

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Comment from Ric Myworld
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I'm not up to full speed or able to sit and read for hours a day right now, but I'm glad to catch a few of your stories at least. And as much as I'd like to, there is no way I can keep pace with your ramped up postings no matter how much I want to. I don't know how you do it, but if the motivation is there, good for you. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2025

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
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This is really good and would really appeal to your young male readers. Girls would like it, too, because they like almost everything they read. Maybe they imagine they are boys. The dog had two very different outcomes, but David even enjoyed the not so fun part of his dream.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025

Comment from Wendy G
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Another fabulous children's story - and again I suggest you keep both endings for your book so kids can ponder both aspects of a dog's life and perhaps show compassion to dogs such as those in the second ending.
Wendy

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025

Comment from Carol Clark2
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This is a cute story for kids. I really like the first ending, because the second seems a bit dangerous for David, and he almost gets caught by the dog patrol. I like that the other dogs include David, in the first ending. Blessings. Carol

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025

Comment from royowen
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I thought both the alternative endings were pretty good Carol, most imaginative, all your writing deserves outstanding stars, you've never written better in your life, just a bit hectictally, you have a rare gift, beautifully written Carol, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025

Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
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Carol,

This is another great story that you have written. I liked ending 1 better than 2. Version 1 is a much happier ending and I think David had more fun as a dog in that one.

Great job sister

Cecilia

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025

Comment from Jacob1395
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I like how you give your stories two different endings for us, Carol. I can remember when the summer really seemed to stretch on forever when I was at school now they seem to be over in the blink of an eye. An excellent piece, I enjoyed reading it.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025
    As I age, I can't even grasp how fast a week or a month goes by...it's like a blink of an eye. Lost a dear friend this morning and have been working on my final wishes so I suppose that messes with my mind too. Thanks so much.
    Smiles, Carol
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Both endings are a reality for a dog. I guess I liked ending 1 best. Thank you for sharing.

David blinked and sighed. "I wish I were a dog," he muttered. At least they're having fun." ("At least....")

The young boy gasped when the wizard spoke. "I was snoozing, but you woke me up. (spoke,)

Then he heard a voice calling. "David! Dinner!" (calling,)

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I liked the first ending again. The second was a bit scary for this old dear! LOL. I liked the way David played with the other dogs, he had some fun. And now he knows that books aren't boring. Loved it. You are the most talented author I've ever known, or read, Carol. You must try and get yourself a children's book agent. I mean it. You would sell millions, and then you must remember you poor friend across the pond. Lol. Now, what are you thinking up for E? Love you lots. Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025

Comment from Ulla
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Absolutely, books are fun! David finally learned that lesson. Carol this was such a fun story. I wish more kids would read this. I thoroughly enjoyed it. A bf hug, Ulla xxx

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025