VIDEO - Reading Sparks Kids' Imagination

NEWS! Watch for the NEW video this week for
River Rampage, a book to be released in June, 2012. River Rampage is book #3 in the
Sam Cooper Adventure Series!





The following video will help to excite an interest in reading for the kids in your family or circle of influence.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOAa_eu30Xc&feature

Feel free to share this link in any way you choose.

Library Visit

Recently I participated in an event, at a library near Chicago, with 30 other authors.

This was about an hour before the event started

A woman came to my table who works as a reading specialist in their public school system. After she saw the way that the interior of my books were laid out, making them easier to read, she purchased several because she already knew that they would help her students. We talked for a long time.

If you have children or grandchildren in your family or circle of friends - especially boys - who aren't excited about reading, I'd encourage you to do what this reading specialist did. Get some of my action-adventure & mystery books, try them out, and see what happens. Many have told me that these books were the key to unlocking a love of reading in their kids. And kids say that reading them is like being in an exciting movie.


Comfort Publishing

When the Lights Go Out ISBN: 9781936695478


Terror at Wolf Lake ISBN: 9781936695966


North Woods Poachers ISBN: 9781936695058


Barney and the Runaway ISBN: 9780984559848


Legend of the White Wolf ISBN: 9781936695690


Newspaper Caper ISBN: 9781936695263


Port Yonder Press


Lost Island Smugglers ISBN: 9781935600022


Captain Jack's Treasure ISBN: 9781935600145


River Rampage June 2012

Code of Silence

Please check out this new book from my good friend, Tim Shoemaker for readers 11 and up.

Description

Is there ever a time to lie? What if the truth is dangerous? Three friends witness a violent robbery, and fearing for their lives, make a pact to hide what they know. Trapped in a code of silence, they must face the consequences of choosing right or wrong--when both options have a price.


Additional Information


Code of Silence is a contemporary suspense targeted for 8-12-year-olds--specifically boys. Girls have been loving it as well.


Code of Silence takes two popular maxims, "honesty is the best policy" and "silence is golden" ... and puts them in the ring together to fight it out.


Code of Silence is the first in a three-book series published by Zonderkidz.


330 pages


A story that will hold a boy's attention. And works as a great book for a parent to read aloud to reluctant readers.
Not a fantasy, a story about a star athlete, or of a kid with amazing or supernatural abilities, Code of Silence is the story of three regular kids that get in way over their heads. It will relate well with with the average boy.


Reviews


None in officially yet, although there were some great comments from the editor and pub board.


Comments from Readers


"Whoa, what an AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME ending! I absolutely LOVED your book!"


Kristy Sorensen, 8th grade teacher


"I loved your book! It was amazing. It was one of the best books (of its kind) I have read this year. Thank you for this amazing book. I will recommend it to all my friends. I can't wait to read the next two!


Josiah B., age 13

"Connor LOVED the book . . . he finished it in 2 days. He gave it to his best friend, Nick, who loved it and did a report on it for his Language Arts Class. Connor and Nick can hardly wait for second book in the series!"


Paige K., mom of Connor, age 11


"The kids keep asking me 'Are we going to read more from the book today?' and 'When are we going to read more Code of Silence?' They are so geeked on this novel thus far, you coming in would send them over the edge!"


Wendy Fanella, 5th grade teacher

For really HOT summer reading

For really HOT summer reading - Guys...read a book http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgzkiTCeTEU&feature

NEW book - River Rampage, for readers 8 - 13 coming soon from Max Elliot Anderson

Book # 1 Lost Island Smugglers

Book #1 in the Sam Cooper Adventure Series

Sam Cooper had just moved to Harper's Inlet when he met Tony. Tony's father owned a marina. Sam, Tony, and Tyler took scuba lessons together. After they completed the course, the boys decided to try out their new skills in the real world...the ocean. The only problem was, no one had permission. Everything went well until the biggest storm Tony had ever seen blew up from out of nowhere, and the boys found themselves stranded on Lost Island. But, if they thought the worst had happened, they were wrong!

Book # 2 Captain Jack's Treasure

Book #2 in the Sam Cooper Adventure Series

Sam Cooper lives right near the ocean, on the Treasure Coast of Florida. All he's heard about since he moved here are the fabulous treasures that have been found, and those still waiting to be discovered. Sam, Tony, and Tyler are convinced that they will be the ones to dig up the next great find. They meet a crusty sea captain named Jack who's fixing up an impossible looking old tub. What is Captain Jack's mysterious secret? And what is he really planning to do with that boat?

Book # 3 River Rampage - Coming Soon!

Sam Copper and his friends have the chance of a lifetime to go rafting down the mighty Colorado River. The rains have been heavy this season, turning the raging river even more treacherous. The boys become separated from the main group, their rubber raft is going flat, and now they’re on their own. They have their hands full with a crusty prospector, his gold mine, a gang of outlaw bikers, and a desperate river escape on their makeshift wooden raft.

Think that’s the worst that could happen?

Well, it isn’t.

e-books

The amazing thing about e-books is they are now available worldwide!

No shipping.

No waiting.

No fuss.

 

 Amazon 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_19?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=max+elliot+anderson&sprefix=max+elliot+anderson%2Caps%2C246

 

Barnes and Noble 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/max-elliot-anderson?keyword=max+elliot+anderson&store=ebook

Who's Really Teaching Your Grandchildren?

 

Who's Really Teaching Your Grandchildren? Article - http://www.livingbetterat50.com/who%e2%80%99s-teaching-grandchildren/

Humor in Reading and Learning

Check out my new article -

Humor in Reading and Learning http://christianfictiononlinemagazine.com/middle_anderson.html

Watch These Book Trailer Videos and Choose a GREAT Book This Weekend!

Legend Of The White Wolf

Lost Island Smugglers

North Woods Poachers

Captain Jack's Treasure

When The Lights Go Out

Imagination!

When The Lights Go Out -

Alternate Version

Guys...Read A Book

Barney And The Runaway

And just for fun,

Soccer Cat

Captain Jack's Treasure now on Kindle

Captain Jack's Treasure, book 2 in the Sam Cooper Adventure series, now available on Kindle
http://www.amazon.com/Captain-Jacks-Treasure-ebook/dp/B007NV3BIM%3FSubscriptionId%3D1QZMGW0RRJC2PX87HDR2%26tag%3Dsalranexp-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB007NV3BIM

Amazon  Kindle page for more of my books
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=max+elliot+anderson

Humor Book Project

I'm looking for a publisher for my humor manuscript, The Sense of Humor. Here's a link with more info. Suggestions - leads would be appreciated.
http://thesneseofhumor.blogspot.com/

A Word-Of-Mouth Experiment

I’ve been involved in marketing for clients, through video production and TV commercials, most of my life. In recent years, there’s been a new emphasis as markets fragmented. It’s called word-of-mouth. Likely you’re very aware of its power.

So, I’d like to try an experiment. If you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, librarian, or friend of children 8 – 13, or have them in your circle of friends, and you’d like to see them reading more, I would appreciate it if you’d choose the following and plug it into your social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, your blog, newsletter or others.


If you'd also like to choose the email option, that, too, would be much appreciated.


For your Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites please post the following: (Most sites will shorten the link so it fits the message)


Check out these adventures & mysteries for readers 8 – 13 by Max Elliot Anderson http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/2012/02/update-author-max-elliot-anderson-for.html  




For your email messages:


Subject line – Adventures & mysteries for kids!


I thought you'd like to know about adventure & mystery books for kids 8 – 13 by Max Elliot Anderson. More information is available at these sites:


Author Web Site
http://www.maxbooks.9k.com/index_1.html


Author Blog
http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/


Author Book Trailer Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100




Any other efforts you choose to make, in order to spread this information as far and wide as possible will be appreciated. Feel free to suggest that others do the same. I’ll watch to see what happens, and will report it in a week or so on my blog at http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/

Word-Of-Mouth promotion has power!


Thank you!

Your Grandchildren and Reading

Is Your Grandchild A Struggling, Reluctant Reader - see Living Better at 50
http://www.livingbetterat50.com/grandchild-struggling-reluctant-reader/

Who's Really Teaching Our Children?

Who's Really Teaching Our Children? Read my article at Homeschooling Today online http://www.homeschoolingtoday.com/article/whos-really-teaching-our-children/




Max Elliot Anderson
My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

8 Great Books for Your Kids

Character, friendship, honesty, greed, danger, excitement, mystery, action, adventure...and goosebumps.

See all the videos. At the last school I visited, the students cheered after each one!
http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

African Wildlife Limited Edition Lithographs

By Artist Philip Lasz 1933 - 2001
It was my distinct honor to know and work with Philip Lasz for several years. Phil was a missionary in Kenya, with an immense talent for capturing African animals on canvas. Sadly, he lost his battle with cancer, but his love for the animals that God created, lives on in his work.

 

Artist Philip Lasz

I have a limited supply of his beautiful, Limited Edition, signed and numbered prints available for $199.95 each. These large, impressive works of art are perfect for the living room, den, or office. $10.00 Shipping & Handling per shipment. Selection of four: Peace Before the Storm, Elephant Herd on the Move, His Majesty and Greater Kudu.

Peace Before the Storm 34" × 21" $199.95


His Majesty 34" × 21" $199.95


Elephant Herd on the Move 34" × 21" $199.95


Greater Kudu 34" × 21" $199.95


Note:
If you go to http://www.maxbooks.9k.com/photo3.html 
you'll see 10 additional prints: 6 babies and 4 adults. These are unlimited, unsigned and un-numbered.

Ordering information


Send check to:
Max Anderson
P.O. Box 4126
Rockford, IL 61110

Peace Before The Storm

His Majesty

Elephant Herd on the Move

Greater Kudu

Naperville, Illinois School Visit

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of an author visit at Calvary Christian School in Naperville, Ilinois.

We started with an assembly of around 100 students where several of my book trailer videos were shown on two large screens while the audio was piped through their great sound system. You can watch the same videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100


Later I went to three different classrooms where writing workshops were conducted. Here’s the material that I cover in the classroom.
Reading Is The Foundation To Learning
 
Mark Twain once said, "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them."


It has also been said that a reluctant reader simply hasn’t found the right books yet.


I have come to realize how important reading is to the education process. It is foundational to learning, and is the key to future success in life. Yet I grew up as a reluctant reader.


Now I've joined the battle to help children develop a love for reading.


I'm available for a limited number of school visits in and around the Rockford, Illinois area, and will consider traveling to more distant locations. My program is unique and the responses have been very positive.

My presentation includes props that I use while writing. These are items that help me to visualize the scene better. I also use mood appropriate music and allow the students to stretch their imagination by listening to various pieces. Then I'll read an exciting chapter from one of my books.


For longer programs, I might read a chapter and then ask the students, "What happens next?" They will then write a few paragraphs to continue the story, as they see it. Then I'll read how the story really goes.


I like to stress the fact that each of us is unique. No one sees the world exactly the same as anyone else. Because of this there is lots of room for individual creativity. In literature, this is called voice as students have an opportunity to put down on paper the way they interpret the world around them.


Students also learn how I came to write my books, they see that these books are entertaining, fast-paced, with lots of humor and heart-pounding action. Each book is also educational, without the reader even realizing it.

Most of the books will soon be rated by AR.


If your school is interested in an author visit, please contact me at mander8813@aol.com for details.


After the workshops were finished, students came to a book table where they purchased autographed copies.

JM Cremp's Adventure Store for Boys now carries Max Elliot Anderson's adventure books for boys

JM Cremp's Adventure Store for Boys has begun with four of my adventure books for readers 8 - 13. You will find more information at these links for each title.

http://www.jmcremps.com/Barney-and-the-Runaway/productinfo/15649/



http://www.jmcremps.com/Captain-Jacks-Treasure/productinfo/15648/


http://www.jmcremps.com/Lost-Island-Smugglers/productinfo/15655/


http://www.jmcremps.com/North-Woods-Poachers/productinfo/15650/

Wolf books reach great numbers in Canada

Legend of the White Wolf reached #8 on Amazon.com - Canada earlier this week, and Terror at Wolf Lake reported similar numbers.

Legend of the White Wolf

ISBN: 9781936695690


Terror at Wolf Lake
ISBN: 9781936695966


For readers 8 - 13
Also available as eBooks


Video - Legend of the White Wolf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovJdn3KI1q8&feature

Birth order and kids' reading performance

I have a new column this month about birth order and reading performance which you can read at:

http://christianfictiononlinemagazine.com/middle_anderson.html


Max