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The Consipiracy Ends


“Several factors make this book a top choice for reluctant readers, including the nonstop action, the small trim, the short length and the amount of white space on the pages.” - Kirkus Reviews(December 1, 2009)


“Lord creates a tense environment…the villains are suitably vile and entertaining, and Cal makes for an affable hero.” - Publishers Weekly (December 7, 2009)

"Even the packaging is engaging; there are illustrations and graphics scattered throughout the pages to emphasize discoveries or new puzzles as Cal moves from one dangerous situation to the next. Conspiracy 365: January proves that venturing outside of your usual reading zone can be a good thing. I am looking forward to reading February!” – Manga Maniac Café (May 5, 2010)

“Wow.. that's all I pretty much have to say about this book! …it sure keeps you on the edge of your seat. I definitely think this book is a best seller series in the making, and anyone who likes books with tons of action and a mysterious twist to it will really enjoy Conspiracy 365.” – 14-year-old reviewer, Flamingnet.com , Rating 10 (scale of 0-10)

“…it will be a hit with tweens and they'll be racing to get to the end to see what's next for Cal and his family. I love the idea behind this series… I also loved how the page numbers of the book counted down-it added to the suspense of the story and I hope other readers pick up on it. …It's short and fast paced and I would hand this over to reluctant readers in a heartbeat.” - GreenBeanTeenQueen

Reading Incentive/Fundraisers

 Reach for the Stars!! - Put books into the hands of students and  reward them for reading while at the same time providing cash and/or books to the school or organization.  Reach for the Stars is a pledge based reading incentive program that works like a read-a-thon.

What is the Goal of the Program?
The goal of the Reach for the Stars!! program is for the participants to read, or to be read to for 300 minutes over a two-week period of time. This is an average of 30 minutes per weekday as recommended by educational experts.

Who Can Participate?  
This program can benefit any sized organizational group. This would include entire schools, individual classrooms, clubs, Girl or Boy Scouts troops, preschools, church groups, home school groups, charities, businesses and public libraries.

Raising Pledges  
Parents and children request pledges from mentoring friends and family members to encourage kids to read.  Ask your organization if corporate sponsorships are available.

How Do the Kids Benefit? 
They develop a reading routine! They also get free books and other prizes for participating!  This program gets the kids reading and keeps them reading by giving them books to keep at home!

 Two Program Options Are Available

Book Bonanza - 100% of the pledge money is returned to the participants and organization in the form of educational books from the Usborne catalog.

Example 1

    • 50% of pledges in books to participants
    • 50% of pledges in books to the organization

  Example 2

    • 70% of pledges in books to participants
    • 30% of pledges in books to the organization

Fund Raiser Program - 100% of the pledge money is returned to the organization in the form of cash and books from the Usborne catalog.

         Example

  • 50% of pledges in books to participating students
  • 30% of pledges in books to the organization
  • 20% of pledges in cash to the organization

The book percentages for either option are flexible to best fit the needs of the participants and the organization.