Gamer / Chris Bradford ; with illustrations by Anders Frang.
Material type: TextSeries: Bradford, Chris. Virtual kombat (Series) ; bk. 1.Publisher: New York : Union Square Kids, [2024]Copyright date: ©2010Edition: [High readability edition]Description: 120 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781454954750
- 1454954752
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy | BRADFORD CHRIS | Processing | 33111011343635 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The first book in the gripping, dystopian sci-fi series Everyone Can Be a Reader (Virtual Kombat), expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all.
Street kid Scott jumps at the chance to be a Virtual Kombat gamer. If he can battle his way up the ranks, the ultimate prize will be his. But then his friend Kate goes missing in the battle arena, and Scott's dream turns into a nightmare . . .
Perfect for anyone seeking futuristic middle grade books about video games and virtual reality, the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Virtual Kombat) hi-lo book series presents accessible techno-thriller tales in an easy-to-read style. Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.
"First published in Great Britain in 2012 by Barrington Stoke Ltd."--title page verso.
Dyslexic-friendly.
"Super readable & dyslexia friendly"--Back cover.
"Street kid Scott jumps at the chance to be a Virtual Kombat gamer. if he can battle his way up the ranks, the ultimate prize will be his. But then his friend Kate goes missing in the battle arena, and Scott's dream turns into a nightmare"--Publisher's description.
Reading age 9-13 years. Amazon.com.
Grade level 4-8. Amazon.com.