Comment from damommy

Exceptional

I love Eric's idea of why it's called Earth. Makes sense to me. lol. Interesting that the aqua-beings can change to legs or tails. I'm curious about this red sea plant.

We have Yellow Pages here, too.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020

Thank you so much, Yvonne, for the 6 stars! I Googled the name of our planet, and this is what I found:

The answer is, we don't know. The name "Earth" is derived from both English and German words, 'eor(th)e/ertha' and 'erde', respectively, which mean ground. But, the handle's creator is unknown. One interesting fact about its name: Earth is the only planet that wasn't named after a Greek or Roman god or goddess.

There, now you are as wise as me! LOL. This story is helping me learn so much, I'll soon be able to win a general knowledge quiz! Thank you, my friend, for the lovely review. I was surprised to learn you have Yellow Pages, as well. That's handy, at least anyone in America who might read this story will know what Eric is talking about. Sending you a big hug, my dear friend. :)) Sandra xxx

Ps. The red plant, (Googled that too.) is a very rare algae that was discovered on the Barrier Reef in Australia. It's red and looks like a coral, but when you touch it, instead of being hard, it's squidgy soft. The only other place this particular algae has been spotted is in the Philippines and that's it. I wouldn't try it, if I were you, just in case your legs turn into a tail!! :)) xxx

reply by damommy on 18-Mar-2020

It might be a good thing for me. I can't swim. lol.

Comment from Aaqib Naeem

Excellent

So, my suspicion about mermaids, or mermen to be precise, was correct! Would like to know more about that mysterious red plant in the coming chapters. Something that lets Aquatic beings choose whether to have legs or fishtails.

Ironic that how the big the sun is what Eric noticed most and that evidently was the reason why the aliens needed to move away from the planet!

Best wishes for the coming chapters. Have a good day :-)

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020

Thank you so much, Aaqib, for another of your lovely reviews. It's very appreciated. The red plant is a very rare algae which looks like a part of the coral family. It was discovered on the Barrier Reef in Australia. It's been seen in the Philippines, but that's all. It's very rare. I went looking for something that would fit into my story, and the fact that this plant/algae, is red, went perfectly. It was why the aqua-beings oceans on their planet was a pinky colour. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this part my friend. Big hugs, Sandra. xxx

reply by Aaqib Naeem on 17-Mar-2020

Oh that makes so much more sense now! Thank you for sharing the reason as well :-)

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Excellent

This chapter is so Aqua man fun. It really made me laugh - Eric looked at Herbie. "I wonder what his name is. I can't even pronounce the mermen's names. I'll call them, Yel and Page ... Yellow Pages!" Eric just about managed to stop himself from hooting with laughter when the leader's thoughts came into his head.
At least the kid is honest:) Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020

I'm glad you enjoyed this part, Iza, thanks so much for your lovely comments. Sending you a big hug. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from susand3022

Excellent

We have, or at least had, the yellow pages when I was growing up here in the US too. That was a great joke. LOL I love that you put that in as an obscure word. I don't know how many kids actually know what those are anymore. Just like, "what's a phone booth?" and "what do you mean they used to charge you to call Providence? It's only about half an hour away! What??? How much a minute???" LOL Ah well... those were the days!

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020

I know, phone booths are very rare now, but still around in some villages. The times have changed so much now, it's hard to keep up! Thank you, Susan, for reading this part. I really appreciate it. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from aryr

Excellent

First to address your question, Sandra-I think Eric will be fine with the slight change in the font, since it is not distinctively different or perhaps you would rather use a bold prints to show the differences. This was definitely an interesting chapter. Kon was very informative to Eric and Herbie. I did have to chuckle when I read about Eric misidentifying the two mermen for mermaids. Very well done, very enjoyable to read. Hugs and smiles to everyone.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020

Thank you so much, Alie, for another wonderful review of this story. You're such a lovely lady. Eric will soon get the idea of male and females, he's beginning to notice girls even at his young age. Not like the boys in my days, if there was only one seat left on the school bus and it meant sitting by a girl, he would prefer to stand for the whole journey! They've gone past that now, lol! Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by aryr on 18-Mar-2020

You are so welcome Sandra, wow, I guess that it means he is definitely growing up, whether we old ladies approve or not, lol.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your chapter, Sandra. The image is inviting to readers. It reminds me of something scientific. Your words flow smoothly with great imagery. I like the discussion of how the aqua beings left in search of other planets to live on and that they would remain in case their sun swallowed their planet. I do like the use of italics. Perhaps you could use bold type on the words that are not the inner thoughts. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020

Thank you so much, dear Jan, for this really nice review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the story that the aqua-beings told Eric about why they are living here. This happens to all planets at some time. Big hugs and lots of love, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Bill Pinder

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your new chapter in Eric's ongoing adventures with the aqua creatures. I like the interesting idea of there being able to read Eric's thoughts. I also like the idea they are having to work together in cooperation on the planet. Keep on writing! Bill

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020

If nothing else comes from this story but to show children it's good to work together and not fight and argue, than I can safely say I've achieved something in my life!! LOL. Thank you, Bill, for your kind words about my story. Big hugs, Sandra xxx

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

You are pulling out all stops with this one, Sandra.
I say again you have a very vivid imagination my friend. I love reading your stories. Well done. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020

Thank you, dear Nancy, for these really lovely words. They mean a lot to me. How are you? Graham and I have to stay in our homes and not go out for like, who know how long! Because of our ages and the fact we both have asthma, and Graham has even more things wrong with him, the doctor has told us not to go visiting, have visitors, go shopping, nothing!!! Thank goodness we have Skype so we can 'see' our family. I suppose it is for the best. But...! I hate this! You keep safe, my friend. Lots of love. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from JudyE

Excellent

The dialogue is realistic and I only picked a couple of very small points.

The colour of the water, Eric was surprised to see, was sort of a pinkish, purple - delete the comma after 'pinkish'

Kon waved his hand in the direction of their large sun. 'This was the reason we were forced to find another planet to live on. The sun was growing larger and drawing our planet closer. Our oceans were getting smaller, some drying up altogether. We needed the water to live. A lot of our sea life had already perished, so we knew we couldn't stay. Once we realised our world didn't have many years left before the sun destroyed it, we asked our Maker for help, but after a while we realised it was down to us. We had to pull together if we wanted to survive. - speech marks needed after 'survive'

We needed many more ships because until then, we never thought we'd need to take everyone off our planet. - comma needed after 'because'

Eric couldn't help it, he had to butt in again - replace comma with a period.

Cheers
Judy

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020

Thank you so much, Judy, for another very helpful review. I really do appreciate your help. I've made the corrections, big hugs for that! I'm so pleased you are still enjoying this story. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.

Excellent

This would be very interesting to children. The communication flows naturally, and the characters appear real. Your imagination is very good!

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020

Thanks, Thaities, I appreciate you still reading my story and your kind words. Big hugs, Sandra xx