Storm Over Raptor Ridge: The Wilde Boys: SLP Series, Improve /r/ Sound Pronunciation, Boost Language Confidence, Make At Home Practice Fun with a Stor

By Sterling J Silver and Tiffany L Silver

Storm Over Raptor Ridge: A Wilde Boys Phonics Adventure
A Fast-Paced, Speech-Sound-Rich Mystery

When a legendary fossil dig turns into a race against a deadly storm, two brothers and a brilliant paleontologist must outsmart nature, uncover ancient secrets, and survive a thrilling natural disaster.
Welcome to Raptor Ridge, where adventure meets education, and reading comes to life.

Liam and Finn Wilde where tagging along on a paleontology dig with Dr. Renee Rivera, a world renowned fossil hunter.

But when a freak desert storm hits their remote dig site, a rumble beneath the earth reveals something incredible buried in the riverbed, a mysterious reptilian fossil that could rewrite the record books. The trio must work together to secure their find.

Why This Book Is Different: Phonics + Fun = Lasting Learning

Storm Over Raptor Ridge isn't just a story, it's a strategic tool designed to reinforce important speech sounds while keeping kids glued to the page. This installment targets prevocalic /r/ sounds in a natural, engaging way making it perfect for:

Reading fluency and vocabulary development
Speech-language therapy
Home practice
Homeschool language arts enrichment
Summer reading programs
Classroom libraries

Each of the 30 targeted /r/ words is seamlessly woven into the plot and clearly numbered for easy tracking and reinforcement.

Designed with Educators & Parents in Mind

Created by a professional Licensed SLP with extensive experience in both storytelling and speech language development, this book supports:

Speech sound mastery through repeated, purposeful exposure

Context based learning (students see tricky words used meaningfully)

Reading comprehension and engagement, thanks to an exciting plot

Social-emotional learning like teamwork, bravery, and problem-solving

Use it at home, in therapy, or in the classroom. Whether your child is working on articulation goals or simply loves a good mystery, this book delivers value in every chapter.

Benefits for Young Readers

Boosts confidence in pronunciation and oral language

Improves reading fluency with vocabulary embedded in adventure

Builds interest in science, discovery, and the natural world

Supports attention and focus by combining learning with thrilling storytelling

Encourages independent reading with accessible but challenging language

The Wilde Boys are characters kids love, funny, brave, and relatable, with just the right mix of mischief and heart.

Who This Book Is For

Kids who love adventure, and mystery

Parents, teachers, and SLPs looking for educational fiction with purpose

Readers who need extra help with speech or language goals, but still want a great story

Whether your child is sharpening skills or needs a little extra phonics practice can escape into a high stakes fossil mystery, Storm Over Raptor Ridge as the perfect choice.

Key Features

Phonics rich, adventure packed storytelling

30 prevocalic /r/ target words (clearly labeled and used in context)

Lively characters and fast-paced chapters that keep readers engaged

No dark themes, just curiosity, courage, and clean fun

Ideal for middle school grades, and advancing readers

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJS966QC
• ISBN13: 9798293786398
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"