****'s Interactive Adventure Books
For the whole family
by Robert C. Finley
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2003 ---------- 2009
The original reason for these
books = my WONDERFUL grandchildren.
From the left = [back row] David Visconti,
Frankie Visconti, Stephen Finley
[front row] Kaitlyn Finley, Kenny Visconti
Hello. My name is Robert C. Finley. I have been a member of the Society
of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and am the author of these books.
Please see reviews below.
Each book in the series of ****'s Adventures is
interactive.
THE READER
MUST NAME THE MAIN CHARACTER.
As you have seen, the interactive part of the
story is that the reader must name ****. It really is easy. Every place where
the character's name is mentioned {****} is seen. It is there that the reader uses
his/her name for the young hero. It's just like seeing [+] and thinking
"plus" -- it's that simple.
Naming the young hero adds much to the enjoyment
of the reader. He/she has a personal interest in what is happening to the character.
Of course it makes absolutely no difference what the character is named except
to the reader. The story will still be as exciting and fun no matter what
name **** is called.
You can read "ABOUT THE AUTHOR",
"ABOUT THE BOOK", AND "PREVIEW PAGES"
by clicking on one of the books below. It will take you to the page for
that book. You can get to another book by clicking on my
name. You
will be taken to a page with all of my books listed. Just click on
the cover that has your interest.
The stories are about MAKING
DREAMS COME TRUE, and are filled with
ADVENTURE ---- SUSPENSE
---- DANGER ----- HUMOR
---- AND FUN.<
They are great reading for the whole family
Each of the books is a complete story.
No
"cliffhanger" endings.
Due
to the vocabulary these stories are written for readers age 8-9 and
older.
To my knowledge they have been enjoyably read by readers of various ages up
to age 92 -- so far.
Scattered throughout the text are
"life lessons". These are short statements that bring to
light some of the day-to-day truths that we all must learn as we grow. They
immediately follow a situation that leads to the "life lesson" listed.
Each story has what may be
"new words"
for the younger reader in BOLD
print. In the first book the descriptions are immediately
behind the "new word". In the second and all books to follow, the
"new words" will still be in bold print, but there is a GLOSSARY at the end of
the book with the words and meanings listed alphabetically.
Reading for fun -----> is fun.
The books can be found at
and lots of other
national and international on-line book sellers.
They can also be found
at local book stores. If not in stock, they will be happy to order them for you.
I wish you all
happy reading.
REVIEWS
"I have read Mr. Finley's work on two separate occasions. I
was impressed with the incredible creativity of the story, the narrative and the excellent
command of the English language. The story will have wide appeal to young people of
all ages and cultures."
Dr. Robert Munro
University of Florida Law Librarian
University of Florida
"The story is full of interesting characters, great creativity, and
a satisfying triumph of good over evil."
Dr. Ann Bryan
University of Florida
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