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marcamos OP t1_iyd5p2m wrote
Hah, right? Next time you walk into a hospital room, remember this 8 year old's imagination.
[deleted] t1_iyd7197 wrote
It's actually kind of funny that one of the things he drew looks quite similar to the frame orthopedic surgeons use to keep broken legs in traction! We don't have a zapper at my hospital though unfortunately.
baltimac t1_iyd808l wrote
"Fancy what-looked-like-weapons, but weren't" reminds me of Terry Pratchett
7ootles t1_iyd62si wrote
Bruh.
Set up an Amazon page. When the whole story is told, put it into a single volume and make a book we can buy. I'd buy a copy of that.
I'm not even kidding. I had to keep reminding myself that came out of an eight-year-old's mind. His work is to a higher standard than many adults.
Tell your eight-year-old from me - I'd pay for a physical copy of that. And tell him to keep up the good work.
marcamos OP t1_iydaym6 wrote
I thought of doing something like that once he has more books made (if he follows through). Who knows; could lead to a genuine long-term interest and, maybe, career!
7ootles t1_iydboj9 wrote
The interest will grow with encouragement, I'm certain. Your son has talent. I can recognize that as a reader and as a writer with a master's degree in it. Your son has a true gift. There is a career waiting for him in his future, as long as he gets the right kind of encouragement. The key thing is not to let it go to his head, but for it to be real encouragement to keep working and improving and stretching himself. Some of the best writers in the world wrote their first stories in the exact same way your son has.
marcamos OP t1_iydc25f wrote
Well … wow, thank you for saying that. I'll try to gently increase my prodding on getting that second book wrapped up.
MinervaTheBitch t1_iyd3rx0 wrote
I can’t believe an 8 year old wrote this! What a talented kid. I’m sorry to hear about your best friend, Mr.Cowy’s, passing.
ballsOfWintersteel t1_iyd6fix wrote
Last Page has the whole 'stay tuned to find out' thing also. It also says Scholastic there 😂
Your kid did a fine job with those details on top of this excellent story!
marcamos OP t1_iydaumh wrote
Thank you!
GeonnCannon t1_iyd6m4j wrote
Be careful. Things like this are a gateway drug. I used to do things like this. My parents thought it was just innocent fun, too, but then I decided I wanted to be a writer and kept on writing books. I'm well into adulthood (chronologically speaking) and still going. One day you're posting his great little story, the next thing you know he's a published author on Amazon. Slippery slope, my friend! 😁
marcamos OP t1_iydat20 wrote
Here's hoping he slips right down that slope!
nyrothia t1_iyd2b0c wrote
the great parenting award goes too:
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MrsMurphysChowder t1_iyd9wcf wrote
Post removed?! So disappointed!
marcamos OP t1_iydabxk wrote
Ah! I surely broke one of the sub's rules; bummer.
7ootles t1_iydb3ag wrote
Swines.
Well my previous comment still stands. I hope your lad all the best and keep going. Maybe this is a sign that you and your son should work together to make a book we can buy. I don't know if you can advertize here, but if you make it available such that we can buy copies, I'd be more than happy to "recommend" it on here.
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marcamos OP t1_iydaqsl wrote
I'm pretty sure he's already tinkering with it, but I should double-check.
ninursa t1_iyd5vbg wrote
Very cute. Very hardworking and talented kid, that was quite a long book!
marcamos OP t1_iyd621h wrote
He's wonderful; thank you!
Top-Abrocoma-3729 t1_iyd2m4n wrote
Love it!
marcamos OP t1_iyd5w8k wrote
Thank you (and, for the award)!
auszooker t1_iyd6iqu wrote
When I was young (maybe 10ish) I wrote a play about hidden Christmas presents one school holiday when I was bored.
Maybe he might like to adapt the story to a script next? He might enjoy converting the story to directions and lines?
marcamos OP t1_iydaotb wrote
Maybe? I definitely won't let him forget he promised the world a few more books at the end, there.
Pianoman264 t1_iyd76wv wrote
This is OUTSTANDING! The tension is palpable and the cliffhanger ending is great, really makes me want to read more! I also enjoyed the drawings.
I wrote my own version of horror books as a kid called "Needles" (based on Goosebumps of course) so this is bringing me back. So well done on his part!
marcamos OP t1_iydagrz wrote
I'll tell him!
Your book: if it's still around, scan it and plop it into some blog platform, etc.
Icy-Extension-422 t1_iydahv2 wrote
Jonathan is my new favorite author, I'm inspired! And love the artwork so much. Love how he has written the characters. Amazing, waiting for next chapters.
marcamos OP t1_iydcejx wrote
Aww, I'll tell him, thank you!
HotToddy88 t1_iydmzi8 wrote
Seriously, there must be over 30 pages here. What an awesome amount of work and dedication. Please let them know I’m looking forward to finding out what happens in those tunnels! Tell them they have another fan!
marcamos OP t1_iydn8e7 wrote
I will, thank you so much!
giveuschannel83 t1_iyd722t wrote
This reminds me of books I used to make as a kid! Mine were usually more about cute fluffy imaginary creatures, but I liked spooky stuff as well. I still love art and writing now as an adult, hope your son will too :)
marcamos OP t1_iydakg4 wrote
🤞
FiendishHawk t1_iyd729t wrote
This is how authors start!
StephBets t1_iyd7jj6 wrote
“If we get killed I’m blaming you in heaven” is my favourite line lmao we need more of this!
marcamos OP t1_iydacwe wrote
Haha, I cracked up at that line, too.
Hopefulkitty t1_iyd7yo2 wrote
Kid had some solid cliffhangers between chapters. I love the "other books to read explore" section. He definitely reads a lot!
marcamos OP t1_iydaa75 wrote
Hah, yeah, he does! My wife is a reading specialist by trade, so our kids have been read to since about 3 months old.
BalBrahmachari t1_iyd9znk wrote
Hey where is the link to the site?
marcamos OP t1_iyda3gj wrote
BalBrahmachari t1_iydagvu wrote
Thank you :)
JaydiaMadame t1_iydv4ul wrote
Very well done! I hope he continues the story. I'm anxious to find out what happens next!
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[deleted] t1_iyd1nmk wrote
This is adorable! I cracked up at the nonchalant tone the narrator takes when wondering if all his friends are dead already. M Night who? And as a medical student I love "things that look like weapons but aren't." Following so that I can meet the neighbor.