The Curse of Captain LaFoote

Social networking has changed the way young people communicate. Can we keep books in “their” loop?

According to KidSay Market Researchers, Facebook is now the favorite website among tween (8-11) boys and teen (12-15) girls. Over 90% of tween boys and girls play games online. Could a pirate tale be the perfect antidote to the adolescent blank-stare fascination with video games?

“There are a lot of other deep and important themes explored in The Curse of Captain LaFoote,“ says author Eddie Jones. “Things like what the poop deck is and why cruise ships no longer use them, the secrets inside Davy Jones’ locker, and why you shouldn’t walk downwind of a pirate who’s just eaten turtle soup.

“Seriously, my main goal in writing this book was to spur the imagination of young readers. Boys especially.”

According to KidSay Market Researchers, teen and tween online video and virtual gaming increased from 65% in 2007 to 91% in 2010.

“I’m a writer, not a math whiz, so I have no idea what those numbers mean but they sound really scary. So part of my goal is to give boys a compelling story they can fall into. I want to create within them a desire to read and set sail for a life of adventure, wherever that journey may take them. Even now I can see Ricky standing on the sugar-white sands of that island just south of Hispaniola. I am that boy. And so are a lot of other boys and men.”

As part of Caribbean Chronicles Buy A Boy A Book! Campaign we are asking, begging, and cajoling parents, grand parents, aunts, uncles, Oprah and the President of the United States to buy a book and GIVE IT TO A BOY! That’s right. We want you to give a book as a gift.

We’ve test marketed this concept and our research shows most boys, given the choice between reading a book and visiting the dentist, will run away from home. But as a responsible adult you know dental hygiene is key to a happy mouth. Think of The Curse of Captain LaFoote as dental floss for the brain.

Reading is key to learning. Learning increases a young boy’s chances of gaining admission to college, earning a degree, landing a job and pursuing the American Dream.

Please, won’t you Buy A Boy A Book and give him a chance to dream?

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Mom’s love the virtues presented in Captain LaFoote. The story offers a “clean” read void of the sex and cursing found in so many of today’s young adult novels. This is by design.

The intent of the Caribbean Chronicles series is to presents the universal virtues of WISDOM (Intellectual Strengths), HUMANITY (Emotional Strengths based on a servant’s heart), COURAGE (Situational Strengths), and RESILIENCE (Philosophical Strengths) through an entertaining story using the Tilt 360™ model of character development.

Pam Boney, the co-founder of Tilt 360™, will serve as VIRTUE COACH for those teens and young adults who wish to reach their leadership potential. Through this series, we hope to instill sound virtues in the next generation of leaders.

Each book will present one of these four leadership strengths (Wisdom, Humanity, Courage and Resilience). In The Curse of Captain LaFoote, the core strength presented is COURAGE.

The Caribbean Chronicles series will incorporate lessons on virtues using the wooden spokes of a ship’s wheel (WHEEL OF VIRTUES) as the true treasure. The four main characters presented in this series will represent the four archetypes of SEEKER (Resilience), HERO (Courage), SAGE (Wisdom) and HEALER (Humanity) on their journey to find meaning beyond materialism.

Each book will also have a field guide allowing adults/parents to follow along with their children to help reinforce the virtues presented in the book.

Companies who use the Tilt 360™ model of character development include: American Eagle Outfitters, Concord Hospitality, CB Ellis, Extended Stay Hospitality, GlaxoSmithKline, Lanxess, Medrad, Redhat, and Johnson & Johnson.

Intended Audience

Tweens and Young Adults who enjoy adventure, humor and romance featuring colorful characters.