Max Elliot Anderson
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[edit] General Information
Pen Name: None
Genre: Fiction
Born: 1946 in St. Charles
Website: maxbooks.9K.com
Email: Mander8813@aol.com
[edit] Illinois Connection
Mr. Anderson was born in St. Charles and lives in Rockford, Illinois.
[edit] Biographical and Professional Information
As a child, Max Elliot Anderson was a reluctant reader even though he grew up surrounded by books. His father, Ken Anderson, was the founder of Gospel Films in Muskegon, Michigan, and later, Ken Anderson Films and he also wrote more than 70 books.
Max went to college and graduated with a degree in physcology but he went on to work in the production of films, video programs and television commercials. He has been involved in the production of some of the most successful Christian films for children including but not limited to Hobo and the Runaway, The Mystery of Wiloubhy Castle and The Great Banana Pie Caper. He won Best Cinematographer for his work on the feature film, Pilgrim's Progress - the first feature film for actor Liam Neeson and he has won three national Telly awards for his productions of Youth Haven, a Safe Place for Kids, and Tracy's Choices. He was involved with a PBS television special that won a nomination for an Emmy, and the double album won a Grammy.
While being a successful producter of films, video programs and television commercials, in 2001 Max wanted to discover why he grew up a reluctant reader. In short, he found he wanted the action, suspense, and humor of a film in a book form. As a result of this, Anderson worked hard to develop a successful adventure series of books that holds the interest of 8 to 13 year olds - especially boys.
[edit] Published Works
- Newspaper Caper, Tweener Press, 2003
- Terror at Wolf Lake, Baker Trittin Concepts , 2003
- North Woods Poachers, Baker Trittin Concepts , 2004
- Secret of Abbott's Cave, Baker Trittin Concepts , 2004
- Mountain Cabin Mystery, Baker Trittin Concepts , 2004
- Big Rig Rustlers, Baker Trittin Concepts, 2004
- Legend of the White Wolf, Baker Trittin Concepts, 2005
- Reckless Runaway, Baker Trittin Concepts, 2005
[edit] Titles for Purchase and at Your Library
 | Newspaper Caper (Tweener Press Adventure Series #1)ISBN: 0972925643 Release Date: 2003-09-10 |
 | Terror at Wolf Lake (Tweener Press Adventure Series #2)ISBN: 097292566x Release Date: 2003-11 |
 | North Woods Poachers (Tweener Press Adventure Series, No. 3)ISBN: 0972925686 Release Date: 2004-02-25 |
 | Secret of Abbott's Cave (Tweener Press Adventure Series #6)ISBN: 0975288008 Release Date: 2005-01-25 |
 | Mountain Cabin Mystery (Tweener Press Adventure Series #4)ISBN: 0972925635 Release Date: 2004-05-25 |
 | Big Rig Rustlers (Tweener Press Adventure Series, No. 5)ISBN: 0975288016 Release Date: 2004-10-25 |
 | Legend of the White Wolf (Tweener Press Adventure Series #7)ISBN: 0975288032 Release Date: 2005-04-25 |
 | Reckless Runaway (Tweener Press Adventure Series)ISBN: 0975288040 Release Date: 2006-03-01 |
[edit] Literary Awards
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[edit] Speaking Engagements and Upcoming Appearances
Speaking Engagement Availability: Yes, contact the author via the mail or Email at:
P. O. Box 4126 Rockford, IL 61110
Max is available for school visits in and around the Rockford, Illinois area. His program is unique and the responses have been very positive. He prefers reading nights where students and their parents attend together, and where copies of his books can be sold.
[edit] External Links
Max Elliot Anderson on WorldCat
[edit] Editing
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