Vrinda, age 10

Responds to the story Guleesh:

Why did Guleesh go to such trouble to take care of the speechless princess?
Vrinda: Because it was partly his fault that she was separated from her family.

When did the princess fall in love with Guleesh, too?
Vrinda: When she learned how much he cared about her and took care of her.

Comments?
Vrinda: I really liked the story.

Shannon, age 12

Responds to the story Kate Crackernuts, an English folk tale about a princess who tries to save her stepsister from an evil spell:
Shannon: I think Kate Crackernuts was trying to show the strong bond between two sisters. It is so strong! In modern times, even when sisters fight, they still love each other and share a strong connection just like these two sisters.

Note to Whootie friends- Hear a quick sound demo of Kate Crackernuts. Or the complete 12-minute tale.

Jonathan, age 10

Responds to the classic fairytale Beauty and the Beast:

In 5 years, do you think Beauty would have been as happy married to the Beast if he had never changed into a handsome prince?  Say YES or NO, and say why.
Jonathan: About Teresa, the first time I saw her fell in love.

Comments?
Jonathan:
I thought it was awesome, great, terrific, fantastic.

Unnamed, age 12

Responds to the story from the King Arthur days After the Great Fire:

In the battle, why did the man and his wife hide instead of taking sides?
Unnamed: They broke his faith in destroying mankind.

Why did Sararuma turn to dust?
Unnamed: Because the woman started to plant seeds.

Comments?
Unnamed: It was magnificent :D

Sarah, age 13

Responds to the classic fairytale Beauty and the Beast:

In 5 years, do you think Beauty would have been as happy married to the Beast if he had never changed into a handsome prince?  Say YES or NO, and say why.
Sarah: Yes, because she loves him for who he is and nothing can change that. She doesn't care if he's a prince or if he's not. She definately doesn't even care if he's a beast.

Tell about a time you met someone who turned out to be different from what you expected.
Sarah: I had met my boyfriend Anthony, and what happened was, at first he wouldn't talk to me, then he started talking to me more.

Comments??
Sarah:
I think the story was romantic but i think you should get newer stories that older kids like.

Alexan (girl), age 10

Responds to the story from the King Arthur days The Castle of the Faithful Wives:

If you were King Konrad III, would you be angry that you were tricked?
Alexan: Yes, I would be angry because I thought the women wouldn't be able to carry much, but they carried their husbands, and I thought I would have the Duke, but I ended up not, and I would be embarrassed in front of my soldiers.

Think of another story where characters escaped from a dangerous situation. How did they do it?
Alexan: In Shrek, Shrek tangles the dragon's chain around the room and puts his sword in the middle, so the dragon couldn't reach him, Donkey, and Princess Feona.

Comments?
Alexan: I thought it was a good story, and even a bit funny how the wives carried their husbands on thier backs. They must have been really strong!

Bob, unspecified age

Responds to the story from the King Arthur days Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell:

At the end of the story when Sir Gawain said, "I must put the choice in your own hands," why did that statement break the spell?
Bob: The choice that you make will be up to you and if you do the right one the spell would be broken.

Before you finished the story, what did you think was the answer to the question, "What is it that women want most, above all else?" If you answer was different, which was the better answer?
Bob: That women just desire one thing above all else. That's not true there are many things a woman could desire.

Comments?
Bob: It was a good story.