Player vs. Player #1: Ultimate Gaming Showdown

Name: Player vs. Player #1: Ultimate Gaming Showdown
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593433430
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Chris Danger and M.K. England

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Summary

Player vs. Player #1: Ultimate Gaming Showdown takes young readers into the thrilling world of competitive gaming. The story follows a group of kids who team up to form a gaming squad and prepare to face their biggest challenge yet, a formidable national tournament. Along the way, they must learn to work together and develop their skills to outsmart their opponents while discovering the value of friendship and teamwork.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you love action-packed adventures and have a passion for competitive gaming. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy stories of friendship, teamwork, and thrilling virtual battles, blending humour with the excitement of a gaming showdown.

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Description

In this action-packed illustrated series that bestselling author Sean Easley calls "brightly funny, deeply relatable, and full of digital heart," four kid gamers meet at a virtual tournament and battle for the ultimate prize. Perfect for young fans of Ready Player One and Mr. Lemoncello's Library.

In this action-packed illustrated series, four kid gamers meet at a virtual tournament and battle for the ultimate grand prize. Perfect for young fans of Ready Player One and Mr. Lemoncello's Library.

Sixty-four teams.
One mysterious grand prize.
Four gamers determined to win it all.

Welcome to Affinity, the hottest battle royale video game in the world! Gamers can be anything they want to be in Affinity's high-tech, magical universe—and test their skills in fierce PvP combat. So when Hurricane Games announces an epic tournament with killer prizes, four kids form a team that feels unstoppable… but also maybe doomed from the start?

Josh is the tank… when his parents let him game.
Hannah is the melee fighter… but she can only play at the public library.
Larkin is the healer… as long as her family's not around.
Wheatley is the ranger… with a secret that might wreck the whole team.

As solo gamers, they're good. Really good. But the tournament is a whole new level of competition, and it'll take all four of them to bring it home. Can they step up their game in time for the final match?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Player vs. Player #1: Ultimate Gaming Showdown is praised for being brightly funny, deeply relatable, and full of digital heart, appealing to both gamers and readers. It is described as fast-paced, brilliantly written, and difficult to put down, with an engaging blend of gaming excitement and real-world issues. The book is considered a thrilling ride that appeals to reluctant readers and dedicated gamers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593433430

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chris Danger M.K. England Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

M. K. England (they/them) grew up on the Space Coast of Florida watching shuttle launches from the backyard. These days, they call rural Virginia home, where there are many more cows but a tragic lack of rockets. In between marathon writing sessions, M. K. can be found drowning in fandom, rolling critical hits at the gaming table, digging in the garden, or feeding their video game addiction. They probably love Star Wars more than you do. M. K. is the author of The Disasters, Spellhacker, The One True Me & You, and other novels.

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