Back Off, Bullies: New Teen Fantasy Novel Has Message to Empower Young Readers
Brisbane, Australia, August 17, 2009 --(PR.com)-- A remarkable new book in the red-hot young-adult fantasy market isn’t just a great read. It’s also giving teen readers the tools they need to successfully manage their daily struggles with bullying, low self-esteem and more.
Just released by Outskirts Press, Unlocking the Poet’s Realm, from author and educator Matt Wiebusch, combines heart-stopping action, exciting mental challenges and a positive message for young people.
The novel follows Minnie, a young girl who’s ignored by her parents and picked on at school. Then one day she discovers a magic box that transports her to another land, far off in the future. It’s called Buval--and it’s filled with giant talking bees, friendly monkeys, and other bizarre creatures. But this is no pleasure trip. The animals, which have dominion over this land, have brought her here for one very specific reason: to save their world.
Now, armed only with her wits and a cryptic poem setting out her task, Minnie must embark on a treacherous journey across a strange place that’s teeming with danger. What she accomplishes could mean the survival of the animals’ world--and of her own. Through it all, she’ll discover the shocking truth about Earth’s future. And she just might discover the confidence and belief in herself that she so sorely lacks.
The book is sure to appeal to children, parents and teachers alike. As they follow Minnie’s incredible journey, readers are challenged to puzzle through Minnie’s brain-teasing tasks. They’re also witness to her stunning transformation throughout the novel, as she slowly learns how to think more positively and act more assertively--skills that will help her tackle her family and school issues head on.
“The step-by-step process she follows is exactly the motivation that kids of today need so that they too can feel empowered to take the first steps in bettering their own lives,” says Wiebusch, a teacher and expert in behavioral management.
Unlocking the Poet’s Realm is now available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and the online bookstore of Outskirts Press, at outskirtspress.com/store.php.
Book Statistics
PB ISBN: 978-1-4327-3714-6
HB ISBN: 978-1-4327-3516-6
Suggested Retail Price:
PB US$25.95/CAN$32.95
HB US$39.95/CAN$49.95
Size and Format:
6.14x9.21 Paperback
6.14x9.21 Hardback
Page Count: 508
Genre: Fiction/Fantasy
About the Author: Matt Wiebusch lives on the Australian Gold Coast. He has worked as a teacher in the classroom, in outdoor education and in behavior management for 15 years. He has also assisted hundreds of kids to cope better in both school and home environments.
Author Contact: Visit him on the Web at www.outskirtspress.com/unlockingthepoetsrealm
About Outskirts Press, Inc.: Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
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Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
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Just released by Outskirts Press, Unlocking the Poet’s Realm, from author and educator Matt Wiebusch, combines heart-stopping action, exciting mental challenges and a positive message for young people.
The novel follows Minnie, a young girl who’s ignored by her parents and picked on at school. Then one day she discovers a magic box that transports her to another land, far off in the future. It’s called Buval--and it’s filled with giant talking bees, friendly monkeys, and other bizarre creatures. But this is no pleasure trip. The animals, which have dominion over this land, have brought her here for one very specific reason: to save their world.
Now, armed only with her wits and a cryptic poem setting out her task, Minnie must embark on a treacherous journey across a strange place that’s teeming with danger. What she accomplishes could mean the survival of the animals’ world--and of her own. Through it all, she’ll discover the shocking truth about Earth’s future. And she just might discover the confidence and belief in herself that she so sorely lacks.
The book is sure to appeal to children, parents and teachers alike. As they follow Minnie’s incredible journey, readers are challenged to puzzle through Minnie’s brain-teasing tasks. They’re also witness to her stunning transformation throughout the novel, as she slowly learns how to think more positively and act more assertively--skills that will help her tackle her family and school issues head on.
“The step-by-step process she follows is exactly the motivation that kids of today need so that they too can feel empowered to take the first steps in bettering their own lives,” says Wiebusch, a teacher and expert in behavioral management.
Unlocking the Poet’s Realm is now available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and the online bookstore of Outskirts Press, at outskirtspress.com/store.php.
Book Statistics
PB ISBN: 978-1-4327-3714-6
HB ISBN: 978-1-4327-3516-6
Suggested Retail Price:
PB US$25.95/CAN$32.95
HB US$39.95/CAN$49.95
Size and Format:
6.14x9.21 Paperback
6.14x9.21 Hardback
Page Count: 508
Genre: Fiction/Fantasy
About the Author: Matt Wiebusch lives on the Australian Gold Coast. He has worked as a teacher in the classroom, in outdoor education and in behavior management for 15 years. He has also assisted hundreds of kids to cope better in both school and home environments.
Author Contact: Visit him on the Web at www.outskirtspress.com/unlockingthepoetsrealm
About Outskirts Press, Inc.: Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
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Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
http://outskirtspress.com — 1-888-OP-BOOKS
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