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Gamer

By Chris Bradford
Series: Virtual Kombat
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In Gamer by Chris Bradford, the story follows Scott, a teenager who becomes deeply immersed in a virtual reality game. As he progresses, the line between the game and reality starts to blur, pulling Scott into a thrilling adventure filled with unexpected challenges and decisions. The narrative explores themes of friendship, identity, and the consequences of losing oneself in virtual worlds.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This thrilling children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced action, immersive virtual worlds, and following a protagonist as he navigates challenging digital realms. The author, Chris Bradford, crafts an engaging narrative that combines adventure and technology, perfect for young readers who relish stories about gaming and heroic quests.

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Gamer

A sleek new edition of the first book in Bodyguard author Chris Bradford's action-packed dystopian trilogy.

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It's every street kid's dream: a job testing Virtual Kombat. Until it turns into a nightmare ... The first adventure in Chris Bradford’s action-packed dystopian trilogy.

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 ...

Gamer is particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Series: Virtual Kombat

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Gamer by Chris Bradford receives praise for its gripping and exciting narrative that captures readers' attention quickly. It's lauded as a thrilling and action-packed story, with engaging fight scenes and a plot that resonates well with the video game generation. The book has been described as ideal for young readers who enjoy high-adrenaline adventures, offering a compelling blend of story and gaming elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781128978

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Edition: New Third edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anders Frang

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 136

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chris Bradford Dyslexia-Friendly Books Series: Virtual Kombat Young Adult

About the Author

As well as being a top-selling children's author, Chris Bradford is also a professional musician and songwriter who once performed for the Queen. He has trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordsmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Taijutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. His bestselling Young Samurai and Bodyguard series are both hugely popular, the latter having been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Anders Frang is a freelance illustrator from Denmark. He studied at the Danish Design School in Copenhagen as well as Edinburgh College of Art.

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