What Other Kids Say About the Story Story: The Magic Ball (Note: Kids' spelling & grammar has been corrected) Holly, age 13 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? He might of been able to help her, and they did this because she was in need of help. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? Yes, one time I tried to get my friend to stop smoking, then other people got the idea and helped too. Sharoon, age 12 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? No; they helped him by giving him tips, fire, and transportation to his sister! Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? Yes. Chris, age 12 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? They helped him because they wanted to conquer the witch. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? No, not exactly. Jenna, age 22 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? He could not have figured out how to save his sister without their help. They knew he was the only one who could destroy the witch's curse. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? I can't recall. Davey, age 4 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? NO. Because the old witch was going to get her. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? No. I just cleaned up with my friends. Kate, age 8 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? No. And because it was kind of their duty to help the enchanted kids. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? I tried to make a frog hotel & Bob Waak and Lizzy Bear helped. Rebecca, age 8 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? Because they were kind-hearted people. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? Sometimes I help my mom. Bridget Mansell, age 11 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? Yes, I think he could help his sister without the condor, the old man, or the flamingo. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? Yes, I did help my little brother David get a drink. Chris and Steven, age 9 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? They were good at heart.  No, he didn't know how to break the spell. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? Yes, we were helping our mom move some furniture and another friend came to help. Ricky, Jessica, age 10 & Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? They wanted to kill the witch. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? Yes, I helped clean up leaves. Kyle, age 11 Could Luis have helped his sister without the condor, the old man, and the flamingo? Why did the condor, the old man, and the flamingo help Luis? No! Because he needed help and they didn't want the little girl to die. Did you ever try to do something hard for someone else and other people helped you do it? Yes. I built a nail box for my Papaw and my dad helped me. ©Copyright 1998-1999 Elaine Lindy -- All rights reserved. E-mail: whootieowl@storiestogrowby.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 600344 / Newtonville, MA 02460-0004 Web: http://www.storiestogrowby.com