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What are you thinking? - EVERY TIME YOU’RE HERE!

Tell your group what you are thinking as you’re reading this novel.

I am Couper Myers from pd 1. I think it is pretty weird that some indians would take the horse ride it to death and then eat it. I have never thought of something like that. I believe this will be and interesting novel of survival!!!!! I think Hardy is a very brave boy and even for trying to do what he is doing is something great.

This is Evan McGregor from pd 3 and i think you are exactly right Couper. I, too believe that that is wierd and i would have never thought of that! I also think that Hardy has very good survival skills for surviving and he is only 7 with a 3 year old little girl with him. I also think he is very brave. This book will be an interesting book of survival.

Hi, my name is Dylan Claybaugh from period 5. In the story, I found it interesting when all three of the men go to look for Hardy and Betty Sue. I would have thought that only Hardy's father would go looking for them. I also found it odd that the indian Hardy saw did not see him through the bushes.

Hey, Dingess here from period 7. In Down the Long Hillls I found it interesting that Indians attacked and only Mr. Andy had time to even draw a weapon. It was also strange when that the Indians just happened to attack while Hardy, Betty Sue, and Big Red weren't there, but I guess the story wouldn't be very interesting if they didn't.

Hey its Couper from pd 1. I thought that Hardy had a lot of courage in these chapters because he was even willing to keep traveling while in the rain. He was also smart enough to find a good place to set up camp. He built a fire and told Betty Sue to stay there while he hunted he didn't see anything but found berries. I believe Hardy is very intelligent.

This is Evan McGregor from pd 3 and i also think that Hardy has a lot of courage. He is also really smart. Did he know that Indians were following him? He is very brave for taking this journey. Even when he has a 3 year old girl with him. And Michael you are right about the story not being as interesting if the Indians attacked while Hardy, Betty Sue, and Big Red were there.

Dylan Claybaugh pd.5, Hardy definatly has what it takes to survive in the wilderness. in the story, he is able to set traps, scavange for food and build a shelter. To bad he is going in the wrong direction to find his father.

Michael Dingess here from period 7. I'm thinking Hardy is possibly the smartest kid ever. He knows how to find food, set up shelters, lay down traps, make weapons, and even care for a small girl while doing it all. Though possibly the biggest thing that makes me call him smart is that the entire time he is being followed by an Indian but he hasn't been caught yet.

Hi, guys. It's Mrs. Quinn. Wow! Impressive posts here! Very detailed! Excellent thinking! Keep up the good work! I agree with all of you about Hardy; he's young and very mature for his age.

Hey its Couper Myers from pd 1. I think the book is really becoming interesting now with Hardy and Betty Sue getting closer and closer to Hardy's Father. I think Hardy is smart by finding the dugout as a room they will be staying in for a few days. One thing I think is interesting is ther is now three people following them Cal Jud and Ashawakie.

Hey this is Evan McGregor from pd 3 and i also think that the book is getting very interesting. I bet that Hardy's heart was pounding when that bear was attacking them. I hope that their father will find them. Now that they have three people following them they will have to be extra careful with what they do.

Dylan Claybaugh pd.5, I found it to be very interesting that Hardy was lucky enough to find a shelter made by other people. Now it will be very likely for Hardy and Betty Sue to continue to get closer to fort Bridger. I think they will need more food though if they want to make it the rest of the way without a struggle.

Michael Dingess from period 7, and I also found it very interesting that the children managed to find a small dugout made by other people that were here before them. Fortunately though, they also found blankets and other things for them to use. It was a very smart idea to wait out the storm in the dugout but then their father might not be able to find them. They might also need some more food to make it to Fort Bridger even though they have never had problems with that before. Perhaps the most interesting thing is that since they found one dugout available to live in, isn't there a high possibility there are other places near there that also have supplies in them.

Hi, guys, it's Mrs. Quinn again. Very interesting thinking in your posts! Michael - I like your thinking about possible other places. Dylan - good predicting. Evan and Couper - glad to know that you're enjoying the book. I'm looking forward to hearing what you all thought of the end!

Hi it is Couper Myers from 1st period. All I can say is wow I wasn't expecting that Cal heal up Hardy I haven't heard of a grown man with a gun to a kid younger than 10! What i thought was a great resolution was when Cal was shot by Scott Collins!!! Hardy is reunited with his happy father but I would like to know if Hardy thought all of the huge risks he took were worth it?

Dylan Claybaugh pd.5, I was surprised when Cal attempted to kill Scott Collins and the children. Both Jud and Cal knew that Scott was a better and faster shot than them. Cal was obviously feeling defeated and trying to get out of the huge mess he had got himself into. I was NOT expecting Hardy and Betty Sue to reunite with Mr.Collins in the wilderness, I thought it would be in Fort Bridger.

Michael Dingess here from period 7, and I thought this was a very good resolution to the book. I am surprised one of the indians rushed in at him even though they already pointed out one of them would die if they did. Also now that couper pointed it out, it was strange how Cal pointed his gun at a 7-year-old boy and a 3-year old girl. It was also interesting how Cal just let them come back in and talk it over. I wonder if they ever decided to go get Pete's gold after the book ended.