Crystal Bay, MN - The
stories continue with the fifth book in the popular Fish On Kids chapter books
series. Just released in paperback and e-book format is Born to be Wild by K.J.
Houtman. Targeted for eight to 12-year-old readers,
the books showcase the fictional, outdoor adventures of Gus Roberts.
The series is chronological and begins with book number one-A Whirlwind Opener
on the fishing opener in early May. Each book takes the reader further into the
calendar year as outdoor adventures change right along with the pages on the
calendar. Born to be Wild, book number five, begins on Labor Day weekend. For
the fictional Roberts family (as well as many non-fictional Minnesotans), that
means cheese curds, everything-on-a-stick and Sweet Martha's chocolate chip
cookies at the Minnesota State Fair. Soon school starts back up and then Gus'
birthday is just a few days away. Turning 12 brings a chance to compete in a
professional fishing tournament. As readers learned in earlier books, Gus has
been saving and planning for this big event all summer. Finally the time is
here! Will it be everything he's dreamed about, or will untimely adventures get
in his way? Kids are invited to come along on the wild ride that unveils big
surprises for birthday-boy Gus, including a few trips and presents he won't
soon forget.
Families and schools alike sing praises for these books that embrace positive
character building and enjoyment of the outdoors. Kids love the fast,
page-turning adventure stories. Parents enjoy a positive message that embraces
the outdoor sports of fishing, camping, hunting and wildlife.
"My taste in wildlife and hunting art goes to images about which I can
say, 'I know that spot. I've been there.' That's the same thing I love about
K.J. Houtman's Fish On Kids Books, particularly the
newest adventure Born to Be Wild," shared Bill Miller, professional hunter
and conservationist with Bill Miller Outdoors. "Houtman
skillfully uses real places, real adventures, and real emotion to tell a
wonderful story you'll be proud to have your kids read ... and you'll really
end up enjoying yourself. I read Born to Be Wild on a recent hunting trip, and
it was the cause of me getting to the woods late the next morning. I couldn't
put it down until I'd read the last page the night before!"
"That's high praise," shared Houtman, who's
fourth book in the series, Duck, Duck Deuce received third place accolades in
the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) Awards-In-Craft
Competition in September. "Embracing a life-long love for reading and
enjoying the outdoors are both goals. To have the praise from incredible
outdoor writers like Miller and AGLOW members means a great deal."
The paperback books have a suggested retail price ranging from $10 to $11 and
are available at independent book stores, gift shops and sporting good retailers as well as online at www.fishonkidsbooks.com. New outlets are always
welcome. Some non-profit groups use the books for fundraising efforts-like the
National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) or FM Walleyes Unlimited.
E-books are available at amazon.com or bn.com for $2.99 or $3.49 each.
Houtman is a member of Association of Great Lake
Outdoor Writers (AGLOW), Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA) and
Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) as well as Midwest Independent
Publishers Association (MIPA). Discounts are available for school orders of 24
or more books, and wholesale pricing is available for bookstores, gift shops or
non-profit groups. For more information check out www.fishonkidsbooks.com or contact K.J. Houtman at (612) 710-5584, or email: info@fishonkidsbooks.com.
Contact:
K.J. Houtman at info@fishonkidsbooks.com
Or call (612) 710-5584
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