“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.”
- Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Helena’s favourite saying)

 


“Hey kids… have your say!”

Reviews, Ideas, Drawings

Here are some things you can email me:

 
 
1. Review Helena’s Voyage: What did you think of it? Would you recommend it to other children?  

 

   2. Share your ideas: For example
• Why is it important to learn about other people, cultures and religions?
• Why is it important to love your neighbour? How can you do this? Who is your neighbour?
• Some people feel God’s presence in His Holy Word, in prayers, and in their temple, church or mosque. Some people also see God’s presence in His Creation: in the trees and plants, in the animals, in other people, in the stars and planets, in the rain and snow, in the mountains and rivers. How about you?		  
 

 

3. Share your artwork: Draw a picture about Helena’s Voyage or some of the things it talks about.

I will do my best to answer your emails. Each month I will put some of the reviews, ideas and drawings on this page.

Please ask your parent, teacher, or another adult to help you send them to me. If you drew a picture, they will have to scan it into your computer. Do not send addresses or telephone numbers. I will post your work on this page with your first name only.

Please send your work to:

helenasvoyage@hotmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you and sharing your work on this page.

Shalom, salaam, peace.

 

 

Helena’s Voyage Reviews by Children in a Grade 6 class in Toronto

 

I really liked this book. It is an important thing for everyone to read. It has a revolutionary idea and shows how we can all get along. It has a deep meaning with great artistic simplicity. - Heydon

I was truly inspired by Paul Harbridge’s story. His book was really interesting and I enjoyed reading it. The illustrations were so simple, but matched the story perfectly. I still can’t believe he did them on Paint! It shows how much he loved Helena by writing a book dedicated to her. I love the book and will definitely buy it!  - Danielle

I have to say that Paul Harbridge is the most impressive 1st time author ever! I enjoyed listening to his story and seeing how he could still write an amazing book. The pictures were simple but I thought they matched the book. To me the book was a big hit and I’m sure that every child that reads it would not only realize the message that is sent out but they would love it. Congratulations Paul Harbridge. Good Job!  - Antoinette

The story was really good and I think it will be a best seller. The main story was really original and the pictures were great.  At the end of the story, there is a translated version of the story in Hebrew and Arabic which is a pretty cool thing. In conclusion, this book is a good book for kids in grade 5 and up. I also hope that I help the person who is reading this. - Jared

“Helena’s Voyage” was a pretty good book. I like the way you put 3 religions in your story. If someone was really sensitive and read this book, that person would probably cry (that’s a compliment). If people from those 3 religions read this book, those people might not fight with other religions. I loved the illustrations in your book. They were really good. - Christina

Paul Harbridge is an amazing author, not to mention a great illustrator! He had great ideas for his book and it can inspire many children around the world about religions co-operating with each other. May God bless Helena on her great voyage.  - Elysia

When Paul Harbridge came in to talk about his daughter I thought it was awesome. I thought it was awesome because it was his first time. He did a great job. His illustrations were amazing because it was different than all the other illustrations. It was really neat how he has it in different languages. Another thing was how he used those symbols and made the picture in a medallion. It was very interesting and awesome. Thank you for coming in very much. - Shealagh

When Paul Harbridge came in to tell us all about Helena and the wonderful book he had written I was amazed on how athletic Helena was. The things I heard about her made me realize that she liked the way she was, it was like I knew Helena, like she was my friend. It was as if I was looking at Helena like she was an angel. Paul Harbridge showed us trophies and pictures of Helena, he also showed us the book, trailer and movie. - Stephanie

Paul Harbridge did a wonderful job of teaching children that we are all different but we are all God’s children. For such a beautiful book with a strong message, the pictures were very simple and heavenly. For a first time author, Paul Harbridge did a wonderful job! This book should be read around the world so that the message can be spread. Congratulations to Paul Harbridge and all his success! - Sydney

Our neighbour is God and everyone living on earth.  - Stephanie

I thought the book and DVD was excellent! The pictures were very simple, which is good. I liked how there were three different religions and how it showed we’re all one God, many voices, one people. Paul Harbridge is a great children’s author!  - Victoria



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