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About Mike Peterson
- Author and editor Mike Peterson has worked with students and teachers since 1993, creating educational materials that are both engaging and educationally sound. He has given workshops for educators on local, regional, state and national levels, has had articles on educational topics published in a variety of publications, and has won international awards for his youth and community programs. His serial stories have appeared in newspapers throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Bermuda. He has also been a newspaper reporter and editor, radio talk show host, magazine writer and advertising professional.
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Mr. Peterson, my students have started reading this serial story. I think they will enjoy this story. The first video has some very powerful images using primary documents. Mrs. S. at LACS
Posted by: Dawn Sweredoski | 01/24/2013 at 02:22 PM
I like the first chapter it really sets up the story. micah @ LACS
Posted by: micah | 01/28/2013 at 03:03 PM
I am really enjoying this serial story so far and I am excited for the next chapter to come out. I also have a question; what went through your mind when you were writing this serial story? -Madison N.@LACS
Posted by: Madison N.@LACS | 01/28/2013 at 06:01 PM
I think the first and second chapter is pritty good.You are a realy good weighter Mr.Peterson. Michael @ LACS
Posted by: Michael Holbrook @ lacs | 01/28/2013 at 06:04 PM
Glad you guys are all enjoying it. I think you'll start to see more about what I was thinking after the story goes along a little farther. In all good stories, the main character changes, and Betsy is going to do some hard thinking about things before this story is over!
Posted by: Mike Peterson | 01/30/2013 at 12:26 PM
Our 6th grade students are also enjoying this weekly read. They shared some background knowledge, and are enjoying learning new information about the past that occurred right here in Elmira, NY.
Mrs. Romeo
BES
Posted by: Betsy Romeo | 02/06/2013 at 08:11 AM
I'm very pleased to have this story running in its own hometown!
Christopher Baldwin and I visited Elmira, spent some pleasant and valuable time with Rachel at the Historical Society and then went down and walked along the river where the prison camp had been and paid a visit to the cemetery. It helped us very much with both the writing and the artwork.
You have a very nice town and you've done a good job of remembering your past!
Posted by: Mike Peterson | 02/06/2013 at 10:05 AM
i like the story of i will come home alot i cant wait to get the next chapter
have fun typing lol
Posted by: bradley hoffman | 03/07/2013 at 11:54 AM
this is the best passage out of all of the ones i have read i cant wait until next time
Posted by: brandon f | 03/07/2013 at 11:55 AM
how did you come up with the title
Posted by: samantha boaz | 03/26/2013 at 09:54 AM