Max Elliot Anderson was a reluctant reader as a child. This was unusual for a family where his father authored books and his brothers and sisters loved to read. Beginning in 2001, he researched the "why" of his being a reluctant reader. After coming to the conclusion it was because the books available didn't appeal to him due to the style of the writing and the way characters were presented. He began writing books designed to appeal to the 8-13 year old boy (and girls, too!). These books are written from a Christian perspective. Each story uses a different setting, characters, and adventure.

Terror at Wolf Lake. Tweener Press. 2003.

Eddy, Chet, and Rusty visit a Michigan cabin in the winter for a vacation time with their fathers. They come across bank robbers and Eddy, well known for his ability to cheat, tries to find a way to cheat the robbers out of their money. The action is exciting and realistic. Learn how a boy raised to cheat by his father, learns a better way of life.

Newspaper Caper. Tweener Press. 2003.

Tom Stevens is a young newspaper boy. One morning he gets curious about why a "tow truck" declines to tow a vehicle after spotting him watching the driver. Tom had read about the number of cars being stolen in his city and decides to find out what the tow truck might have to do with this problem.

This story kept me reading even though I am a senior citizen today. It's enjoyable for me to read this new series of adventure books for boys since I don't have to sort through gang style wars, drug problems, cursing, and other activities as part of the adventure.

After reading this book, I found myself thinking of the Nancy Drew and Bobbsy Twin books I read nearly 50 years ago. I predict this Tweener Adventure Series will soon take its place beside those books in our local libraries and in our homes.

Mountain Cabin Mystery. Tweener Press. 2004.

Scott, Al and Ben are eagerly looking forward to a wilderness camping trip. Little did they know that getting lost (due to not following the group closely enough), they would help prevent a terrorist group from attacking the United States.

Curious? You'll have to read this book; I can guarantee you that even adults will be fascinated with the story. Although this book is clearly intended for boys, I doubt anyone in the United States today would fail to enjoy the story. After all, don't we all dream of seeing "something" that tips the police off to a potential terrorist act?

Big Sky Rustlers. Tweener Press. 2004.

This has to be my favorite book in this Tweener Adventure Series. It takes place in Wyoming, where I taught for two years. Unless you have visited this or other western states with huge ranches, it's hard to imagine all the territory they cover and how easily activities can take place without the landowner knowing it is happening.

Todd and Amanda head west to spend summer vacation on their Uncle's ranch and to spend some time with their cousin. While there, they take a part in capturing some cattle rustlers. Most adults would be thrilled to take place in this adventure. Can you imagine how a 10 and 12 year old felt?

Copyrighted by Diana Pederson, 2005-2009