Daniel replies:
Hi, Alex! What a nice birthday present! I will be 71 years old, and I am exactly the same person as when I was 8. I think this is true of everybody, but some grownups don't know it. You can read anything that has my name on it--all my books, except two or three, are good. I hope your book report goes well. Maybe the class will sing Happy Mooseday with you.