What kids have to say about Phil:

"He's not like most writers that come in their best outfits. He came to Walton Middle School like a regular person. We enjoyed him a lot. He told us things that I never knew existed. My friend and I could tell that he really likes his job and he is not afraid to speak his mind. He is a great speaker. We all really enjoyed him a lot and we hope he will come again."--De'Cara,8th grade

"He is really great! Instead of going on and on like a textbook, he really got me into the kids from history. He even sang with us, and let us as all the questions we wanted." -- Lauren, 6th grade, Charlotteville Virginia.

Photo: Steve Booth