What Other Kids Say About the Story Story: Prince Derek and the Ring (*Note: kids' grammar & spelling has been corrected) Keith, age 12 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? HIS ANGER WENT AWAY, AND HE THOUGHT ABOUT THE PAST. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? HE WAS DOING KIND DEEDS FOR PEOPLE. Erica, age 13 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? He realized if he were good he would go back to his form someday. He noticed that people counted on him and missed him. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? He was being nicer and doing good deeds. Each time he did something nice he would change forms. Jordan, age 11 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? Algalthorpe was his teacher and he listened to him. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? Because he got nicer. Kelsey, age 12 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? It made him think how true affection and faithfulness was given to him in his life, and all his evil deeds seemed to melt away. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? Every time he turned to something more peaceful, and he seemed to get kinder every time. Pat, age 11 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? It made him feel less angry than he was before. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? Because each time he changed, he did somthing nice for somone and not just for himself. Jenna, age 22 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? The Prince then realized how much the tutor loved and cared for him even though he had been so evil and nasty. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? The fairy made the Prince earn his true shape back by doing brave, kind, and selfless deeds. Every time he did something good, he changed into a better form. Sybel, age 10 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? Algalthorpe's speech changed Prince Derek's thinking. Because Prince Derek heard that Algalthorpe did not hate him for his deeds. But forgave him. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? Prince Derek changed because his heart changed. So his form changed to fit his heart. Nancy, age 6 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? Someone loved him. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? He started feeling bad about what he had done. Sarah, age 10 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? Algathorpe's speech changed the prince's mind because he felt loved at the tender words the new king was saying. He also had a good deal of time to think about the fairy, his love & his actions. I believe that this was a lovely story. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? He was a beast. Rating horrid on any scale. The worst. The pits. As a dog it's oh so much nicer than a fierce & feared beast. A dove symbolizes peace. Showing that he became better & peaceful to his acquaintances. As of the way people think of doves, it's a high scale of love. Being human once more shows he was approved as "good". Zach and Alex, age 5 and 8 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? Because Algalthorpe loved him. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? Because he was very, very good. Sarah, age 9 Why did Algalthorpe's speech change Prince Derek's thinking? Alagalthorpe said he would keep the crown for the real prince. That sofened the prince's heart. When Prince Derek was a monster, why did he change to a dog, then to a dove, then back to a man? He was being kinder every time he changed. ©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