Virus / Chris Bradford ; with illustrations by Anders Frang.
Material type: TextSeries: Bradford, Chris. Virtual kombat (Series) ; bk. 2.Publisher: New York : Union Square Kids, 2024Copyright date: ©2018Edition: [High readability edition]Description: 121 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781454954767
- 1454954760
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 | 33111011343627 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The second 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.
Scott nearly died playing Virtual Kombat--the virtual-reality fighting game that risks the lives of street kids for profit. Now Scott's being hunted by Wasp drones! While on the run, he meets a gang of techno-hackers who share his wish to destroy VK. They've developed a virus that could do the job, but to implant it, Scott has to reenter the arena and risk being trapped inside the game forever . . .
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 utilize dyslexia reading tools like specialized fonts and paper tones, and are 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 2018 by Barrington Stoke Ltd."--Title page verso.
Dyslexic-friendly.
"Super readable & dyslexia friendly"--Back cover.
"Scott nearly died playing Virtual Kombat--the virtual-reality fighting game that risks the lives of street kids for profit. Now Scott's being hunted by Wasp drones! While on the run, he meets a gang of techno-hackers who share his wish to destroy VK. They've developed a virus that could do the job, but to implant it, Scott has to reenter the arena and risk being trapped inside the game forever"--Publisher's description.
Reading age 9-13 years. Amazon.com.
Grade level 4-8. Amazon.com.
Lexile measure 640L. Amazon.com.