The Annoying Ghost Kid Delivers Laughs for 7-11 Year Old Boys
"The Annoying Ghost Kid," the first book in a series of hilarious children's novels designed to get boys to read has been published.
Atlanta, GA, November 29, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Watch out - this ghost isn't scary - he's annoying. Invisible to everyone but Corky, the ghost kid plays pranks in the classroom, and Corky gets blamed.
Robert Evans Wilson, Jr., an internationally syndicated columnist, has released "The Annoying Ghost Kid," the first book in a series of hilarious children's novels designed to get boys to read.
"The Annoying Ghost Kid" is a funny story about Corky, a ten year old boy, who is tormented by Duke, a younger boy who happens to be a ghost. Duke loves to play practical jokes on Corky. It's like having a pesky little brother with special powers. The fun begins when Corky and his friend Jill are challenged to find imaginative ways to stop the ghost kid's tricks.
In the beginning, the ghost kid clearly has the advantage, but eventually Corky and Jill figure out how to turn things around on their transparent tormentor. Then, it's back and forth, and the pranks get funnier as the supernatural nuisance goes head to head with two increasingly clever kids.
Forgotten Market Niche
"The Annoying Ghost Kid" helps fill an oft-forgotten market niche in middle-grade fiction: boys, ages 8 through 12. According to the Canadian Council on Learning, beginning around school age, boys start to view reading as a feminine activity which reduces their motivation to read.
Part of the problem has been the lack of genres that boys this age enjoy reading.
According to an education professor at Boise State University, who has studied boys' reading habits, boys are more likely to read nonfiction about sports and other activities they enjoy, as well as, funny, edgy fiction.
Although this book is geared towards boy readers, "The Annoying Ghost Kid" has been a hit with girls as well. It's also made an impression on adults.
Testimonials
Here's what one teacher has to say:
"My class loved this story. It is amazing how it kept their attention. They would sit still and listen for 20 or more minutes. It is usually hard to get them to do this. I finished the book yesterday, and they were asking me to read it again today." -Leigh Payne, teacher, Ison Springs Elementary School
Here's what kids are saying:
"The Annoying Ghost Kid rocks." -Mike Sweeley, 5th Grade
"I enjoyed reading The Annoying Ghost Kid. My whole family liked reading it. The funniest part is when Corky and Jill put soap in the middle of the Oreos." -Annie Moeller, 4th Grade
"My favorite part of The Annoying Ghost Kid was at the end when Corky burped and the teacher thought there were more ghosts." -Michael Toner, 4th Grade
"I enjoyed reading your book. My favorite part was when they used the air horn on the ghost while he was in the mailbox or the part where they changed the frosting in Jill's cookies to soap. I liked them because they were funny and because the book explained how they did it." -Madeline Miller, 4th Grade
About The Author
Robert Evans Wilson, Jr., a full time single father of two sons, is an award-winning humorist from Atlanta. He is the author of the internationally syndicated column: "The Un-Comfort Zone" which runs in more than 400 publications. He is also the author of the humorous book "OFF THE WALL: The Best Graffiti Off the Walls of America," published by Longstreet Press.
Media Contact
Rob Wilson
Website: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZGWVD8
Email: annoyingghostkid@gmail.com
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Robert Evans Wilson, Jr., an internationally syndicated columnist, has released "The Annoying Ghost Kid," the first book in a series of hilarious children's novels designed to get boys to read.
"The Annoying Ghost Kid" is a funny story about Corky, a ten year old boy, who is tormented by Duke, a younger boy who happens to be a ghost. Duke loves to play practical jokes on Corky. It's like having a pesky little brother with special powers. The fun begins when Corky and his friend Jill are challenged to find imaginative ways to stop the ghost kid's tricks.
In the beginning, the ghost kid clearly has the advantage, but eventually Corky and Jill figure out how to turn things around on their transparent tormentor. Then, it's back and forth, and the pranks get funnier as the supernatural nuisance goes head to head with two increasingly clever kids.
Forgotten Market Niche
"The Annoying Ghost Kid" helps fill an oft-forgotten market niche in middle-grade fiction: boys, ages 8 through 12. According to the Canadian Council on Learning, beginning around school age, boys start to view reading as a feminine activity which reduces their motivation to read.
Part of the problem has been the lack of genres that boys this age enjoy reading.
According to an education professor at Boise State University, who has studied boys' reading habits, boys are more likely to read nonfiction about sports and other activities they enjoy, as well as, funny, edgy fiction.
Although this book is geared towards boy readers, "The Annoying Ghost Kid" has been a hit with girls as well. It's also made an impression on adults.
Testimonials
Here's what one teacher has to say:
"My class loved this story. It is amazing how it kept their attention. They would sit still and listen for 20 or more minutes. It is usually hard to get them to do this. I finished the book yesterday, and they were asking me to read it again today." -Leigh Payne, teacher, Ison Springs Elementary School
Here's what kids are saying:
"The Annoying Ghost Kid rocks." -Mike Sweeley, 5th Grade
"I enjoyed reading The Annoying Ghost Kid. My whole family liked reading it. The funniest part is when Corky and Jill put soap in the middle of the Oreos." -Annie Moeller, 4th Grade
"My favorite part of The Annoying Ghost Kid was at the end when Corky burped and the teacher thought there were more ghosts." -Michael Toner, 4th Grade
"I enjoyed reading your book. My favorite part was when they used the air horn on the ghost while he was in the mailbox or the part where they changed the frosting in Jill's cookies to soap. I liked them because they were funny and because the book explained how they did it." -Madeline Miller, 4th Grade
About The Author
Robert Evans Wilson, Jr., a full time single father of two sons, is an award-winning humorist from Atlanta. He is the author of the internationally syndicated column: "The Un-Comfort Zone" which runs in more than 400 publications. He is also the author of the humorous book "OFF THE WALL: The Best Graffiti Off the Walls of America," published by Longstreet Press.
Media Contact
Rob Wilson
Website: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZGWVD8
Email: annoyingghostkid@gmail.com
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZGWVD8
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