Friday, April 18, 2008

"These Books Are Like BEING In An Exciting or Scary Movie"

"These Books Are Like BEING In An Exciting or Scary Movie"
That's what author Max Elliot Anderson consistently hears from young readers.

"I grew up not especially liking to read," Anderson reports. "My life gravitated to things more visual, resulting in the pursuit of film, video, and TV commercial production. Now, those decades of visual production find their way into action-adventures and mysteries that I write today."

Parents, librarians, teachers, and young readers all agree that Anderson's books capture the imagination of even the most reluctant reader, and they're perfect for summer reading.

"This is music to my ears," Anderson said. "Since I didn't like to read, I'm excited about writing books that reach out to kids who might be growing up like I did." Both girls and boys enjoy his books.

Anderson's books reach far beyond reluctant reader boys. Nearly 50 pages of reviews can be found at http://maxbookreviews.blogspot.com

Readers are consistently enthusiastic about his stories. Each book has completely different characters, setting, and plot. "I did this," Anderson said, "so that stories could take place all over the country, with characters who have different personality traits, strengths, and weaknesses.

North Woods Poachers, Mountain Cabin Mystery, Big Rig Rustlers, Secret of Abbott's Cave, and Legend of the White Wolf are ranked by Accelerated Reader, and distributed by Baker and Taylor. Copies can also be ordered on Amazon.com.

The books have been compared by readers and reviewers to Tom Sawyer, The Hardy Boys, Huck Finn, Nancy Drew, Tom Swift, Scooby-Doo, Lemony Snicket, and adventure author Jack London.

Additional information can be found at the following web sites -
Author Web Site http://www.maxbooks.9k.com

1 comment:

Jo said...

I'll have to look into this author and his works... very interesting! Its been so wonderful to come across your blog. I'm a firm believer in the importance of introducing children to books at a young age, and it is so exciting to seem someone with a literary passion, writing from their blog and encouraging others.
Cheers!
- Jo