The H Brothers and the sphere of the rulers - Paperback

by Gus (Author)

An engaging adventure about a band of brothers who take to the sea in search of a treasure like no other. The storyline follows a legend of a magical sphere, while the story itself highlights word sounds that help struggling eaders focus on patterns and sounds that will help make them more fluent readers. Join in on a voyage like no other in The Adventures of the H Brothers.Why the H Brothers ?The story highlights special words throughout the book about the H Brothers and their adventure. These words draw the reader to special sounds that are formed when H is added to some consonants in the English language. Children can focus on these words as they read the story to become familiar with the special sounds made by sh, wh, th, ph and ch. Sherman, Whit, Thor, Ralph and Chip bring these words and sounds to life through their quest for the Sphere of the Rulers. Read through these lists of words with your child and help them become familiar as they work towards becoming independent readers.To add to the educational qualities of the book, Professor Gus has added Fun Facts about animals, places and things throughout the book.

Author Biography

Professor Gus (Gustavo Garcia) is a Cuban born artist raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he studied graphic arts, photography, illustration, and fine arts. His exposure to the vibrant colors and culture of Miami led to inspirational public works that have been displayed throughout the country. His background in graphics arts has been a springboard for him to author and illustrate children's books. Although he never completed his college education, he came from a long line of educators, which might explain his love for motivating and educating others. This also led to the pen name, Professor Gus. Among the stories he has authored are children's poetry, rhyme, and narrative fiction, all with a deeper meaning that can be enjoyed by all ages.