Excellent article from Reader’s Digest - Why reading is so important

Excellent article from Reader’s Digest “This Is Why Reading Is So Important for Your Brain”

 https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/why-reading-is-important/?trkid=soc-rd-facebook 

Adventure and Mystery books for readers 8 - 12

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=max+elliot+anderson&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 

Middle Grade Adventure and Mystery Books ALERT

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Several of my books are recently out of print since I recently lost a publisher. However, if you go to Amazon, trying to order one of my books, and it is listed as unavailable, this will be corrected soon. Stay tuned.

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Got kids 8 - 12 on Spring Break? Try one of these adventure-mystery books as another form of entertainment.

Got kids 8 - 12 on Spring Break? Try one of these adventure-mystery books as another form of entertainment. 

Not everything has to show up on an electronic device although these are available as e-books too. http://www.amazon.com/Max-Elliot-Anderson/e/B002BLP3EE

March Madness has begun! Get your young readers into the game with “At The Buzzer.”

March Madness has begun!  Get your young readers into the game with “At The Buzzer.”  

Synopsis_________________________________

At the Buzzer

Author: Max Elliot Anderson

Audience: Middle School; especially boys

Sam Cooper had rehearsed a thousand times, in the back yard, how he would win the big game, with a three point shot, and be a hero. Still, he wondered what would happen in a real game. Sam’s friends all played on the basketball team at school.

Sam was concerned about his best friend, Perry, for a couple of reasons, and he was going to do his best to help his friend.

On the way home from a survival church camp weekend, the boys’ van is nearly involved in a fatal accident with an eighteen-wheeler on a rain slick road. The boys have to confront life and death for the first time in their lives.

Later, while they practiced basketball at Sam’s house, Perry fell, resulting in a severe injury. Instantly his plans to use basketball as the ticket to his future were changed. Perry was the big man in the middle. Without him, the team had to change the way they played.

Would they be able to win the championship?

Would Chris take the final shot like he’d practiced his whole life?

Did it go in…or didn’t it? The answer will surprise you.

Sandra K. Stiles

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Adventure

January 14, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

This is the fifth book in the Sam Cooper Adventure. Sam Cooper and his friends are awaiting the beginning of the basketball season. Sam keeps having the same dream. They are on the basketball court. It comes down to him making the winning three point shot. The crowd screams. In reality the star of the team is his best friend Perry. Perry is the tallest person on their team. He plays center and Same plays point guard. Sam has been working on making three point shots from anywhere on the court. Sam has a bigger concern. Perry knows he is good. He believes he is so good that he shouldn't have to worry about homework. He is sure that with his talent, if he fails a class they will let him play anyway. He sees no use for education. He knows he is going to be a star and make millions. He doesn't need to learn anything else. Unfortunately his father feels the same way. But what happens when a freak accident takes him out of the game?
I could relate to this book so much. I taught at a school where the international students were semi-pro sports players. There were so many of them that were like Perry. This book is important for kids everywhere to read this book to see what decisions Perry makes. I absolutely love all of Max Anderson's books. They are full of important yet gentle lessons. This book isn't just for boys, girls will enjoy it as well. After all many girls today play sports and are just as passionate.

Jenny Rose

5.0 out of 5 starsFor the sports lovers

December 2, 2017

Format: Kindle Edition

Another exciting installment of the Same Cooper adventures. At the Buzzer follows Same and his friends on their school basketball team through a season. Some great truths are presented about the present and the future. Living in the moment is great, but how do you plan for the future?

Sports enthusiast boys and girls will enjoy experiencing basketball season with Sam and his friends. Not only is there a spiritual message, but the importance of school and education is also stressed. You just never know what can happen when you hanging out with Sam Cooper.

Get it today: 

https://www.amazon.com/At-Buzzer-Adventure-Episode-Adventures/dp/1944430385/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550856435&sr=8-1&keywords=at+the+buzzer%2C+anderson

BIG Announcement Coming Soon To This Blog.

A BIG announcement is coming soon to this blog. 

Watch for it around the middle of the second week in April!

It’s almost time for March Madness! Get your young readers into the game with “At The Buzzer.”

It’s almost time for March Madness! Get your young readers into the game with “At The Buzzer.” 

Synopsis_________________________________

At the Buzzer

Author: Max Elliot Anderson

Audience: Middle School; especially boys

Sam Cooper had rehearsed a thousand times, in the back yard, how he would win the big game, with a three point shot, and be a hero. Still, he wondered what would happen in a real game. Sam’s friends all played on the basketball team at school.

Sam was concerned about his best friend, Perry, for a couple of reasons, and he was going to do his best to help his friend.

On the way home from a survival church camp weekend, the boys’ van is nearly involved in a fatal accident with an eighteen-wheeler on a rain slick road. The boys have to confront life and death for the first time in their lives.

Later, while they practiced basketball at Sam’s house, Perry fell, resulting in a severe injury. Instantly his plans to use basketball as the ticket to his future were changed. Perry was the big man in the middle. Without him, the team had to change the way they played.

Would they be able to win the championship?

Would Chris take the final shot like he’d practiced his whole life?

Did it go in…or didn’t it? The answer will surprise you.

Sandra K. Stiles

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Adventure

January 14, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

This is the fifth book in the Sam Cooper Adventure. Sam Cooper and his friends are awaiting the beginning of the basketball season. Sam keeps having the same dream. They are on the basketball court. It comes down to him making the winning three point shot. The crowd screams. In reality the star of the team is his best friend Perry. Perry is the tallest person on their team. He plays center and Same plays point guard. Sam has been working on making three point shots from anywhere on the court. Sam has a bigger concern. Perry knows he is good. He believes he is so good that he shouldn't have to worry about homework. He is sure that with his talent, if he fails a class they will let him play anyway. He sees no use for education. He knows he is going to be a star and make millions. He doesn't need to learn anything else. Unfortunately his father feels the same way. But what happens when a freak accident takes him out of the game?
I could relate to this book so much. I taught at a school where the international students were semi-pro sports players. There were so many of them that were like Perry. This book is important for kids everywhere to read this book to see what decisions Perry makes. I absolutely love all of Max Anderson's books. They are full of important yet gentle lessons. This book isn't just for boys, girls will enjoy it as well. After all many girls today play sports and are just as passionate.

Jenny Rose

5.0 out of 5 starsFor the sports lovers

December 2, 2017

Format: Kindle Edition

Another exciting installment of the Same Cooper adventures. At the Buzzer follows Same and his friends on their school basketball team through a season. Some great truths are presented about the present and the future. Living in the moment is great, but how do you plan for the future?

Sports enthusiast boys and girls will enjoy experiencing basketball season with Sam and his friends. Not only is there a spiritual message, but the importance of school and education is also stressed. You just never know what can happen when you hanging out with Sam Cooper.

Get it today: 

https://www.amazon.com/At-Buzzer-Adventure-Episode-Adventures/dp/1944430385/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550856435&sr=8-1&keywords=at+the+buzzer%2C+anderson

Is It Cold Enough For You Yet?

Our part of the country is in the grip of the Polar Vortex just now, so I'd like to suggest a middle grade adventure - mystery that fits in perfectly - Troubles At Timber Ski Lodge.

Synopsis_________________________________

Troubles at Timber Ski Lodge

Author: Max Elliot Anderson

Audience: 8 – 12; especially boys

Sibling rivalry and a neighborhood bully are only two of the troubles Eric faced. Eric Baxter is twelve-years-old. His little brother, Shawn, drives him crazy with every opportunity. The Baxter family moved to the lodge two years ago because Eric’s grandfather could no longer keep up with the place.

Unfortunately, it hadn’t snowed enough in those two years for the lodge to turn a profit, and there had never been extra money so the Baxters could buy the snow-making equipment that would have made all the difference.

It didn’t help matters to have Thunder Mountain Ski Lodge right next door. Vince Turner’s father owned the place, and the Turners were filthy rich. Vince reminded Eric of that fact almost every day.

One afternoon, the village authorities learned that a gold shipment had been robbed. The reports said that a small airplane had been stolen around the same time. It’s expected that the crooks might try to fly the stolen gold across the mountains.

What happens when the boys hear the drone of a small plane just as a fierce storm is moving in? And, will Eric be able to save Timber Ski Lodge before it’s too late?

An avalanche, sibling rivalry, and being chased by gold thieves only add to Eric’s troubles.

Find order information on these and other adventures & mysteries from max Elliot Anderson at - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=max+elliot+Anderson