The Reading Crisis in America

There is a reading crisis in America. Children spend their time in front of a television, computer, or with video games because they think books are boring. Max Elliot Anderson, a reluctant reader himself as a child, now writes exciting, chapter adventure books for readers 8 and up.

Rockford, IL (PRWEB) February 21, 2005 -- It's been said that a reluctant reader simply hasn't found the right book yet. Mark Twain added, "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them." It has been proven that reading is the key to success in life.

Max Elliot Anderson grew up as a reluctant reader. Now he writes exciting chapter adventures for readers 8 and up.

Unlike a traditional series, each of Anderson's books have completely different characters, setting, and plot. Titles include Newspaper Caper, Terror at Wolf Lake, North Woods Poachers, Mountain Cabin Mystery, Big Rig Rustlers, Secret of Abbot's Cave, & Legend of the White Wolf. The books are compared by readers and reviewers to Tom Sawyer, The Hardy Boys, Huck Finn, Nancy Drew, Harry Potter, Tom Swift, Star Wars, Scooby-Doo and others.

One mother wrote, "I gave my son (11) a couple of your books for Christmas. He is definitely a reluctant reader...I have to be on his case constantly to get him to read. When he opened the package I could tell he was not too thrilled with getting books until he saw that you wrote them. "Oh, these are that guy's books...thanks, Mom!" Later in the day I mentioned to him that I expected him to read the books. He said "You don't have to tell me that, Mom...I want to read them!" As a mom who is almost never without a book in her hand, it really warmed my heart to see him excited about reading! Thanks, Max! And please, keep them coming!"

A second said, "I can't believe it .... as the concerned mother of two struggling readers... who is also the daughter of a children's librarian ... I think I have purchased every book recommended for reluctant readers however, they have all fallen short until today. We were able to purchase Newspaper Caper ... and we're hooked! Any way to convince you that we need you to write faster? I can't thank you enough for your efforts."

Not only are these books enjoyed by reluctant boy readers, but avid readers, girls, and even adults report positive results.

For more information about these outstanding adventure books contact:
The Market Place . PO Box 4126 . Rockford, Illinois 61110

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