Kids Book Testimonials for The Greenhouse Kids Book Series by Shelley Awad

Hey kids, teachers and parents!

Did you like one of The Greenhouse Kids books? Who was your favourite character? What was your favourite part of a book?

Email us what you liked and we will post it along with your first name, your age, and the city where you live.

Remember, we will use your first name only!

Send your comments to shelley@greenhousekids.com and we'll email you back!

P.S. - Parents and teachers are allowed to email us too!

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" Thank you for your visit. Speaking for my kids, they were excited to meet you. They jumped into their new books right away. I'll pass along your information to the staff so they can share it with their kids. Good luck with the 3rd book! You have certainly created a following at D.M. Eagle. "
Mrs. Antenucci Teacher, DM Eagle Tecumseh 6/21/2010

" Hi, my name is Brandon. I am a grade 2 student at a school in Tecumseh. I saw you at the book signing at Indigo on Sunday. It was exciting to meet a real author! I really want to be an author when I grow up. I already write my own books with my own character, Oofie. I really liked both your books! My favourite character is Dan Delion. I really liked it when Dan Delion won the track meet against Speedy Seedy. In the Ghost Walk, I really liked it when Dan Delion, Holly Hocks, Johnny Jump-ups, Foxy Gloves, Virginia Creeper and Snapdragon found out that Mrs. Yarrow was really Marigold. I also liked that I learned about a lot of new flowers that I didn't know about before! I hope that the next book in the series will take place in winter, because I noticed the first two took place in the summer and fall. I can't wait to meet some new characters! Do you know when the next book in the series is coming out? I hope soon! Thank you, "
Brandon, Age 8 Tecumseh, Ontario 6/21/2010

"I have two daughters, ages 10 and 7. My oldest daughter read Dan Delion's Secret awhile back and she absolutely loved it! She didn't put it down for two days straight. As soon as she finished it, she asked me if you were going to write more of them. She is thrilled that there's a second book now. As a matter of fact, it was 'dress as your favorite storybook character' at school today and she wanted to dress all in black and go as Virginia Creeper. I said to her "no one will know who you are supposed to be." She said "I'll just take the book with me." Anyway, I just thought I'd share that with you. Thanks - she can't wait to start reading Ghost Walk!"
Kathy Surrey, BC 4/30/2010

""The Greenhouse Kids" by Shelley Awad, is a terrific read allowing kids to utilize their imagination while guiding them to understand, compare and reflect real life situations of their own. This is a wonderful book that inspires one to utilize their own knowledge, believe in themselves, and to have the willingness to always want to learn more. What's most fascinating about The Greenhouse Kids is how the author portrays the many lessons learned. For example, on how important it is to not judge someone based on how they may look. You never know what people go through in life and if given a chance, that someone you may judge, could end up being a very special friend to you in the end."
Michelle Rossi Detroit, MI 4/27/2010

"What a wonderful book! Kids will love this. There is mystery, a haunted mansion and a magical greenhouse. The Greenhouse kids are all colorful and memorable characters with plant related names such as Dan Delion and Foxy Glove. Kids will learn about friendship, courage, and imagination. Excellent illustrations accompany the very clever and interesting text. Perfect for elementary school children!"
Alan Gettis River Edge, NJ 3/22/2010

"Shelley: I must tell you that my daughter Mackenzie absolutely LOVED your book Dan Delion's secret. She can't wait for the next book. Do you have any idea when another book in that series will be released? I would love to have you speak to my daughter's grade 3 class."
Laura Tecumseh, ON 3/8/2010

"What a delightful and well-written story this was! Shelley Awad did a great job of developing her characters and instilling a sense of wonder through her descriptive writing. Her chapter transitions kept my interest and made it difficult to put down the book, even for a moment. Although I haven't yet read it to my 10-year-old daughter, it is certainly a book I know she will enjoy as much as I did. As an amateur gardener, I especially enjoyed the backdrop of this book and found this sweet story of friendship and adventure engaging from cover to cover. I finished it wanting more!"
Dee Dee Wike Memphis, TN 3/8/2010

"As a children's writer myself, I appreciate the talent of this wonderfully gifted Author! I loved this book! Full of friendship, adventure, and suspense! Very creative and a seriously good read! The suspense of what was going to happen next captivated me, and had me on the edge of my seat. I felt like I was a part of The Greenhouse Kids! I could hardly wait to see what was going to take place next! It made me want to be a Greenhouse Kid! Shelley Awad is a very talented and gifted Author! I can't wait to see what she has in store next!"
Jennifer Beasley Jesup, GA 3/8/2010

"My children (ages 6 and 8) both absolutely loved The Greenhouse Kids, Dan Delion's Secret. They looked forward to having me read a little bit every night before bed. The story really captured them. I found the book to have a great balance between mystery, fantasy, friendship, healthful living and of course the whole gardening aspect. I also really liked how Shelley Awad touched on the trials of bullying as well as learning to accept others. Her choice of wording helped my kids relate to the characters. In no time, they were talking about Holly Hocks and Dan Delion as if they were part of their world. The book has definitely triggered an interest in gardening for my kids and they are excited to plant carrots this summer! We are looking forward to Shelley Awad's second book and curious to find out what sort of adventure the Greenhouse Kids come across next!"
Elena Bray Windsor, ON 3/4/2010

"Dan DeLion loves bugs and spends every Saturday hunting, carrying only his trusted magnifying glass. During a search on the grounds of the haunted Ivy Mansion, he discovers more than he bargains for. Inside a magical greenhouse, a secret is revealed that will change his life forever. Along with his best friends, Holly Hocks, Foxy Glove, and Johnny Jump-Up, Dan DeLion learns what real courage is and that if you believe in yourself, miracles can happen. Together, all three discover that rarely are people what they seem, especially Virginia Creeper. The Greenhouse Kids, 127 pages, (60 minute read) is a book I highly recommend. Author Shelley Awad reminded me how wonderful and inspiring it is to believe. The Greenhouse Kids is a perfect story for children aged 8 to 12. I've already purchased each of my grandchildren their very own copy."
Joylene Nowell Butler Cluculz Lake, BC 3/2/2010

"Inquisitive Dan Delion, braves an old haunted mansion on his bug collecting adventure and encounters a life-changing secret. Now the fun begins. Dan and his friend's quest for hunting down the ghost's identity, lead them on an adventure of their lives. Dan's secret helps not only him, but also the other kids. Each receives a gift of their choosing, and they set out in wonder at what their special gifts promise. Dan's gift gives him the courage to run the track meet against Speedy Seedy, the class bully. Along the way, the kids learn that things are not always as they seem. Believing in yourself is a measure of strength that success is built on. Dan Delion's Secret is a wonderful book and incorporates life lessons and plant life which every child deserves to be aware. Thumbs up for Shelley Awad's Greenhouse Kid's book."
Carolyn J. Devaney Atlanta, GA 3/2/2010

"It all begins with a curious boy, Dan Delion, whose love of bugs leads him and his friends on one mystery after another. Lucinda the Ladybug and Virginia Creeper, the girl who only wore black, weave in and out of the story, adding their pieces to the mysteries of ghosts and secret tunnels. In all fairness, I have to say the story drags at the beginning, but soon picks up as Dan's secret is revealed to his friends. This story will capture the imagination of any child who likes mystery and a touch of magic."
Magnolia Belle Texas 2/23/2010

"Dan Delions's Secret is a fun and captivating story. The characters are friends you have known all your life and the mystery keeps you wondering right till the end. There are lessons for young and old alike growing in the greenhouse and Virginia Creeper is not the only Greenhouse Kid who will grow on you. Shelley Awad has written an imaginative tale and I look forward to the further adventures of The Greenhouse Kids."
Art Drake Kelowna, BC 12/17/2009

"Thank you for participating in our Canadian Children's Book Week Event. The numbers were good and comments indicated that the program was enjoyed by students and was well received. Again, thank you for your assistance."
Bonita Seecharan Windsor Public Library Windsor, ON 12/17/2009

"Dear Ms. Awad: Hi my name is Charlotte, I am 10 years old and in grade 5. We met at Forest Glade Community Center and I bought your book. I am doing a book report on it next month and wondered if I could send you some interview questions for you to answer so I could use them to present my book report. Thank you, Charlotte."
Charlotte Windsor, ON 11/26/2009

"What a wonderful adventure series you've started. It was more fun to read than Nancy Drew or The Hardy Boys for sure. Dan Delion's Secret from The Greenhouse Kids Adventures by Shelley Awad takes the reader on a delightful quantum leap back to the days when a child's imagination branched out like ivy. Awad's writing skills capture the attention of children and adults alike in this first mysterious adventure. Two green thumbs up Shelley!"
Elise Crawford A Promise Kept Lynnwood, WA 11/24/2009

"My kids love your book and want me to read more than 2 chapters each day. We are almost finished and it only took 2 weeks to read aloud."
Carol Greater Essex County District School Board 11/24/2009

"Just want you to know that my granddaughter Sierra loves your book and if you ask her which character she like the most she will tell you ALL of Them. She is waiting anxiously for the next book in the series."
Donna Chicago, IL 11/10/2009

"* A very fitting title * The authors perception of an imaginative world and daily life of children is beautifully portrayed * The authors spark and signature is felt in the book * The storey draws in the reader at first with its secret soon to be revealed and continues to hold the reader with the promise of what's ahead * The writer is quite adept in word play * Practicality of good examples complements the story inspiring and enticing the child reader in good eating habits and responsible behavior as well as how to develop confidence and search out information and family research. * I give it thumbs up."
Alexander Vassilieff Sydney, Australia 10/15/2009

"This book has it all! It's educational, cleverly teaching without being boring. It's suspenseful, providing a mystery that's just scary enough to keep you curious. It's inspiring, showing kids that people are not always what they appear to be. It's beautiful, designed with fun and clever illustrations that contain a bit of their own mystery. It's not gender-specific: girls will love the glitter and rainbows, boys will love the racing competition and hint of the "haunted." Shelley Awad has found a winning combination!"
Gina Calvert Coppell, Texas 10/15/2009

"The Greenhouse Kids is an innovative story that captivates audiences of all ages. Each chapter skillfully draws you in and makes it difficult to put down. The characters are thoughtfully created and the author's unique imagination keeps the readers' attention. I can only hope this is the beginning of a series."
Kim Seguin Lasalle, ON 10/15/2009

"No, I'm not an 8 - 12 year old, but I DID enjoy The Greenhouse Kids, Dan Delion's Secret! :) The story is fun, mysterious and kept me interested throughout the book. I'm an avid reader, and enjoyed the simpler fun of a kids mystery. ;) Also purchased a couple copies of the book, signed by the author, for my younger brother and sister - who DO fall into the 8 - 12 category - and they have thoroughly enjoyed it as well! Great read for any young reader - or not so young!"
Jess Webb Windsor, ON 10/15/2009

"I just finished reading "The Greenhouse Kids, Dan Delion's Secret" by Shelley Awad. Shelley's charming book is filled with intrigue and whimsical, memorable characters (like friends we went to school with.) All these components together make for a fascinating read. Shelley transports her readers into her magical world making this book a real page turner. Anyone who likes children books will find this a real work of art. I think the author has a great career ahead of her. Since I'm a visual person, I love the creative illustrations because it's so easy for me to picture the characters while reading this lovely story. My favorite entity is "Lucinda, the Ladybug" because of her insightfulness, integrity and wisdom. She's really an educator of life's lessons and shows the "Green House Kids" how to attain their life goals by simply trying to succeed."
Trish Silver Author of "When I Remember Love" Port Ranch, CA 10/15/2009

"Kids Will Love This! The Greenhouse Kids 1st Mysterious Adventure Dan Delion's Secret by Shelley Awad was a book that I know my grandsons will enjoy. I certainly did. When I got it out of the package I liked the feel of the book in my hands. The illustrations were so cute and fit the story well. The story was inventive and fun. I can see that children everywhere will enjoy this book and look forward to the next adventures. Good job Shelley Awad! Elaine Littau, author of Nan's Journey and Elk's Resolve"
Elaine Littau Perryton, TX 10/5/2009

"I've been reading a chapter from your book to the boys every night. They are entertained! I love the names of your characters."
Rhonda North Dakota 10/1/2009

"Hi, I read your book!! It is the best!!! When is the second book coming out??""
Hope Windsor, ON 8/26/2009

" I thought your book was awesome!! It is well written, age appropriate and the story was wonderful. It is an all around product and I absolutely believe that you have created a hit (bestseller) !!! "
Melissa Windsor, ON 8/21/2009

"Loved your book!"
Mary Jeannette, PA 8/5/2009

"The Greenhouse Kids was an awesome book. I read the book in about a day I liked it so much. It inspired me to open a flower shop when I'm older. I think this book would be great for kids 8 -12 years old. Thanks again."
Arielle Tecumseh, ON 7/31/2009

"We love the book...since Lauren is only 5 she is not reading herself yet but my husband and I have been reading it to her and we all love it....what a keepsake 4 her when she can read....especially you being from Windsor!!! I hope it continues to be a great success...you certainly deserve it!!"
Jodie Windsor, ON 7/16/2009

"Cool! I might buy it! Fox Gloves are my fav flower too. That's really awesome the book, because our teacher was reading it to us in class....I REALY LIKED IT!"
Lauren Vancouver, BC 7/16/2009

"Shelley, Michaela and I just spent the last three hours reading your book cover-to-cover together. She would not let me put it down! She loved it! She loved the illustrations! She really used the cover to reference clues throughout the story. She kept going back to it and noticing more from your very well-written, descriptive writing! She really could visualize all the characters and we talked alot about the language used to describe each character in such detail. Your messages were wonderful on many levels. We enjoyed talking about the factual information about plants and flowers, the use of the internet and library for research, and talked a great deal about the social interactions that took place between the children, particularly their initial feelings about Virginia Creeper. Michaela got a huge kick out of Johnny Jump-Ups character and found his nervousness around exploring the mansion to be laugh-out-loud funny! She loved the clues, the mystery, and she made many connections and predictions using details included earlier in the story as she tried to figure out what was going to happen next. She was certain that Virginia Creeper was a witch almost right up until the end when we found out the real story of why she was always in black. We even made a connection to Stephen Covey's Habit of Highly Effective People--Seek First to Understand, Then Seek to Be Understood (my father's influence, of course, right Mitch!). That message was a great component of the story. It was wonderful to be able to talk about the friendship between the Greenhouse Kids. The book gave us many opportunities to do this too! Thanks for a great read! I think your book is going to be a hit with kids and adults alike! It was amazing to see a five year old so crazy about this book! Congratulations! We can't wait to get the next one! "
Susie and Michaela Windsor, ON 7/7/2009

"The Grade 1 - 4's have all heard the story in their classrooms and they all loved it! They are anxiously awaiting your visit! I'm sure they'll have lots of questions for you."
Maribeth Koster Gr 2/3 Teacher, Maidstone Central Public School Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"One thing I like about this book is that you wrote every little detail about the characters so I could picture it in my head."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/19/2009

"I loved your book The Greenhouse Kids, Dan Delion's Secret. It was awesome! My favourite part was when they found the tunnel that led to the Ivy's house and when they looked around their house. I can't wait to read your next book! My favourite character was Dan because he is courageous and the main charracter in the whole book! My favourite types of books are myster books, so this story made me want to jump out of my seat with excitement. Almost everyday my friends and I would ask our teacher if we could read it! I just want to say "I love your book!""
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/19/2009

"We just finished reading your awesome book The Greenhouse Kids! We had lots of fun reading your book. I liked the short chapters and all of the colourful pictures. I also liked the pages without pictures too because I could have my own picture in my head. I have a few ideas for your next book. Maybe your next book could have a new kid who has a full name of a vine or flower. PS. Loved the book! From your little friend."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/19/2009

"I really enjoyed reading The Greenhouse Kids. I really liked to see how The Greenhouse Kids shared the greenhouse with Virginia Creeper. Also how she became a member and a friend of The Greenhouse Kids. I liked all the colourful pictures and all the fancy words. To be true with you, I think you'll do a great job on your next book of The Greenhouse Kids. Maybe for your next book Holly can figure out she's moving to China and The Greenhouse Kids can try to figure out a way to stop her from moving."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/19/2009

"I liked your story. I really liked the beginning when Dan went inside the greenhouse. When Dan found a ladybug that grew as big as a basketball and the ladybug talked. Then Dan had a big secret that he told his friends. I also liked that Dan and all of his friends were named after a plant. The coolest thing was when at the end of the story when Virginia Creeper was one of the special persons in the world. Virginia Creeper had pointy ears because the leaf on the virginia creeper was pointy too. Maybee in the next story you could make it a adventure story."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/19/2009

"I just wanted to let you know that I loved your book. I liked how you had colourful pictures and I enjoyed how the book was a mystery! I thought the book was awesome and how it teaches us to get more into books and gardening. I loved how you made the names so unique and how their names were from flowers. Out of 1 to 10 I give you a 10 because I loved how the story had awesome pictures. My favourite picture and character is Lucinda the Ladybug. I loved every minute of the book and I can't wait for your next book. From your favourite reader,"
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/19/2009

"Today my class read the rest of the book and I thought it was fantastic. From a scale of 1 to 10 I rate it a 10 because it was a mystery book and there was a secret. When you didn't say the secret until the middle I wanted to keep reading the book. If you said the secret I wouldn't think it would be that exciting. I also liked how your characters are flowers. I found out about some new flowers when I read your book. If you make another book I bet you I would love it. I liked how you used a lot of descriptive words. I know I'll have a great time reading your next book."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/19/2009

"Buy it now! You'll read it alot. It is a fun book to read! And if kids read it alot they will learn a new word."
Holly Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"You will like it. Buy it now at Chapters. You will read it every day. It is really exciting and scary and names are different flowers."
Jeremy Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"Buy it now! You will like it! You will enjoy at the back because you will feel Canadian."
Sarah Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"Buy it Now! Kids will love it! This book is really exciting. Shelley Awad is the best author ever."
Ashlyn Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"This book is exciting. You need to read it because it is amazing. Their names are named after flowers. It is cool so buy now at Chapters."
Dustin Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"You will read and never stop! "
B Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"You'll love it! It's awesome! It's funny! And a joy to read! You will like it so much you won't be able to put the book down! You should buy it today and do it now!"
June Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"You will read on and on."
Emma Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"You can buy it for your family and your class. You will love it when you hear it. She's the best author for the best books ever in the world."
Caitlyn Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"Buy it now! You will love it. Grown ups will love it and so will kids!"
Cole Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"It is exciting there is exciting adventures. Kids will like it. Buy it now."
Jadin Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"Adults will like the greenhouse kids books. Kids will like it too. Buy a book today!"
Mitchell Poser for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"Buy it now! You will love it. You will enjoy the book."
Mansi Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"Buy the book of the greenhouse kids. Find big hints in the chapters. The pictures are very colourful too!"
McKensie Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"Buy the greenhouse kids book now! You will love it. It is cool and scary. You will love the character Dan Delion, Foxy Gloves, Johnny Jump-Ups and Holly Hocks. Buy it at Chapters in the afternoon."
Ben Poster for School Project Lakeshore, ON 6/19/2009

"I really like that you made the characters a little bit similar to plants."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I like that you keep the secret from us a long time."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I liked how descriptive you were describing the characters and the setting."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"One thing that I really like about this book is Virginia Creeper."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I liked the way you made the pages glossy. It's different than other books and it's cool for a chapter book."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I like how you made the boy's character name Dan Delion!"
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I really liked how Foxy Gloves doesn't really care of what people think of her."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"One thing I really like about this book is that they really detail the characters and setting."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I really like your characters because you describe them so well."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I really like the way you described the characters with all that beefy information."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"Was it all worth getting your book published?"
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I like the pictures because they are cartoon and colourful and they are very neat."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I like how descriptive you were about the creepy girl."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"One thing I liked that was funny was you made the ladybug the size of a basketball."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I like how you always end the chapter at a really juicy part and leave your reader in suspense."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I really liked the magical ladybug."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"What I like about the book is the sparkly ladybug that grows."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"One thing I like is you made the Dan Delion like milk and it's similar when you rip a dandelion in half and milk substances oozed."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I really enjoyed your book. I liked your word choice. I liked how you put coloured pictures in your book. I like the characters in your book. I like the characters in your book because they were all easy to get to know. Your book was spooky in a good way. My favourite charracter was Madison because of how cute she was. I think you would get an A+ if you were in school."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"We just finished your awesome book and our class loved it especially me. I liked your book because you put in a lot of detail and the colourful pictures were amazing. I also liked it because it was a mystery book and it was about kids our age. We kept on begging our teacher to read more because we were so interested in the book. I really enjoyed the cool names you thought of for the greenhouse kids. Lucinda the ladybug was really cool too. For example how she would fly around the room with her red cape and how pretty the glitter was. When she landed on a plant leaf she turned into the size of a basketball and that was cool. I really that it was smart that you left us hanging at the end and I hope you write another book and lend it to us so we can find out everything that happened. Mrs. Awad I hope you become a famous writer someday cause you're awesome at it. Great job on your first book. PS It's really awesome how you took your hobby and turned it into a very cool book!"
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I just wanted you to know how much I liked your story. I really liked your story's beautiful bold pictures. I really liked how you came up with the names. All the kids in my class were begging to read your story because its so good. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would give you a 10 because you put a lot of descriptive words and you tried your best. Great work! PS Keep up the good work"
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"We just finished your new book. It was awesome! I like the pictures and the colours and I liked the name of the characters. The spooky house it looked amazing. I like the book and the descriptive writing. I think your new book will be great. PS When is your new book coming out?"
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I just wanted to say that your book was just ... WOW. I really enjoyed your exciting titles on each chapter because it just made me want to read more. I loved it when you always brought new characters in the story. Your ending was fabulous. I liked how you started the story with a secret and then we found out what it was. You then ended the story with a secret but we didn't find out what it was, but you gave us a clue. I'm really looking forward to reading your next book."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I just wanted to tell you that your book was awesome. It was the best book I have ever read. I also liked the part how you told everyone how taking care of plants is a huge responsibility. On a scale of one to ten this book is definitely a ten. I cannot wait to read your new book. It would be cool if the greenhouse kids fell into a time machine and went into the past."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"We just finished your amazing book The Greenhouse Kids and something I really liked about it is that it was a mystery story and I wanted to keep on reading because I wanted to find out what happens next. I also liked how the characters were named after real flowers! Another thing I liked about it is that you used very descriptive language that was in your story. I would like to read the next Greenhouse Kids adventure."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"We just finished reading your book, The Greenhouse Kids. I really enjoy how you put all the colourful pictures in your book. You also used lots of detail. Antoher thing I liked is how every character in your book is so likeable. What I mean by that is all the characters in your book are easy to connect to. For example, you told us lots about the greenhouse kids so now we know if they're nice or mean or funny or not funny. Then the thing I liked most about your book is that you used your real experience for flowers and plants and put it into a book. My idea for your next book is to make the greenhouse kids meet the new friend and find out what the seeds are."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your story! I loved how it was a mystery story because I always want to know what would happen and what would they find. I also loved how your pictures were coloured and how the pictures and writing were on soft kind of paper. We just finished your book today but I just don't get the part how they have to meet someone new to grow seeds. Maybe you could put that in your next book. I just got two more questions. Why did you want to be an author and why did you do your story about greenhouse kids. See you soon, from one of your biggest fans."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"We just finished your book. We couldn't stop reading it. You had some really good language that really made the book and all the colourful pictures. I like how you put a lot of imagination in the characters and I like how you brought plants, seeds and put it into the characters. I also like how their are a lot of life lessons but on a scale of 1 to 100 it's a 100."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your book. I thought it was a fantastic book. I enjoyed that you put a mystery on the English Ivy's. My favourite part was when they went into the house and through the tunnel. I was on the edge of my seat with excitement and wonder. I loved how you put the two wonders in the story! My friends and I were always asking our teacher to read the book everyday! I definitely think you should write another book. Loved it!"
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I just want to let you know that on a scale of 1 to 10 your book was a 10. Also we finished your book The Greenhouse Kids on Monday June 15, 2009. The whole class loved the names of the kids in your book. I loved the way that your book was a mystery book becuase it made the class want Miss Antenucci to read more of the book. I can't wait till you next book."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I just read your amazing book and I really liked your creative writing skills and the mystery that encouraged my class to read on. I also liked described different things very well and that there was a secret. I want to buy your next book because your ending was a real mystery to me. You added a lot of interest to all of the different characters. Also your descriptive writing painted a picture in my head. I also enjoyed all of the colourful pictures. There were lessons to learn about bullying and friendship and other lessons and this book is one of my top 5."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"We just finished your book. It was awesome. I loved the pictures. I liked how it was a mystery book. We kept asking Mrs. Antenuci to read more and more because we wanted to know what was going to happen next. You used fantastic descriptive words. The idea of the greenhouse kids was great. I can't wait till you do the second book. I'm looking forward to it. I wonder what is going to happen in the second book? I know it will be good. PS Awesome book."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I liked it when the kid's names were named after a flower or plant. From that I had a good picture in my mind about the greenhouse kids and what they looked like. when will you make the next greenhouse kids book? What is your favourite part? Why did this book get your interest? How many more greenhouse kids books will you make? What other books are you thinking of making? I liked that book. Can't wait to hear the next book sooner. #1 Greenhouse Kids fan. PS I hope you can answer all of my questions."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"My class enjoyed your book very much. I loved the glossy pages and the oh so colourful pictures. I thought it was so cool that each character interacted with the flower that they were named after. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would give you a 10. I absolutely loved that you used such descriptive words. It gave me a picture in my head. I love plants and mystery books so I thought it was EXCELLENT! I liked how the book was based on real life situations. I can't wait until your next book! From your biggest fan,"
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I just wanted you to know I loved your book and that it was very creative! I looked forward to hearing more every day! We just finished the book and we were very excited. I liked how it was a mystery book because I wanted to know more and more. I also liked how Dan and all his friends were named after plants and that they all were like the plants they were named after. I also liked the end of the story when they figured out that Marigold was related to Virginia and to figure out that's why Virginia wore black all the time."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"What a novel! Descriptive language, creative pictures with colour and glossy paper. Plus, you're lowering the price? What more could a kid ask for? You're talking about kids who discover a greenhouse and bullies, just like I am going through. We're interested in it because it's about kids, not older people, like an 86 year old man trying to climb Mount Everest. The best part is it's a mystery book! My favourite! My favourite part of the book you wrote was when the greenhouse kids discovered about the English Ivy's and when they go inside the Victorian style mansion and find out about Marigold. I think your next book should be about when they find the friend and they could plant the seeds. Maybe the person they are looking for could be special like The Greenhouse Kids. From your #1 fan,"
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/18/2009

"I just wanted to let you know that I read your book and while my teacher was reading the book I was telling her to keep reading. You did not tell us what the secret was till chapter 6 or 7. I think that will make people want to read on too. Also, I have an idea for your next book. When Dan meets Red Rose and Lucinda gives the kids the seeds but Dan Delion dies because he gets an allergic reaction from the rose that they planted. So Dan turns into a dandelion and plants himself into the greenhouse. Then twenty years later the kids die and they plant themselves into the garden and you can start a new series."
Grade 4/5 Student DM Eagle Public School Tecumseh, ON 6/17/2009

"I really liked how the book was a mystery and I loved the book. I want to pass this book to my friends because they will love it too. "
Jaden Age 9 Tecumseh, ON 6/3/2009

"Shelley, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to personally drop the books off at our school today. That was very generous of you. The books are beautiful!"
Kelly Ponic Staff, Concord Public School Windsor, ON 6/3/2009