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Escape from a Video Game

The Secret of Phantom Island
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Escape from a Video Game by Dustin Brady is an exciting adventure that invites young readers into an interactive world where they must navigate through challenges to survive. As the protagonist finds themselves trapped inside a video game, they must solve puzzles and make quick decisions to move forward. This immersive book combines thrilling storytelling with elements of reader choice, making it a unique and engaging experience for children.
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This book may appeal to you if you love thrilling adventures and interactive storytelling. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy video games and want to immerse themselves in a story where they get to choose the path and make crucial decisions. The blend of humour, suspense, and creativity makes it an engaging experience for anyone looking to escape into an exciting world.

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Young gamers control the action in this interactive new series from the bestselling author ofย Trapped in a Video Game. With more than 30 endings and an unlockable bonus adventure,ย The Secret of Phantom Islandย promises hours of screen-free fun.

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Cooper Hawke and the Secret of Phantom Island is the greatest video game nobody has ever played. The treasure-hunting adventure was supposed to set a new standard for gaming. Then, just one month before its release date, it fell off the face of the earth.

Now, for the first time, you get a chance to play the mysterious game โ€“ from the inside. As you outsmart enemies, solve puzzles, and explore the islandโ€™s hidden areas, youโ€™ll discover that thereโ€™s more to this game than the world realised.

Escape from a Video Game is an innovative pick-your-plot story that promises two adventures for the price of one! The main adventure builds critical thinking skills by rewarding young readers for solving puzzles and making sound choices with non-stop action and huge plot twists. Once readers beat the video game within the book, theyโ€™ll get a chance to hunt for every possible ending. Finding all the bookโ€™s endings reveals a code that readers can use to unlock a secret story online.

Fans of the best-selling Trapped in a Video Game series, as well as new readers, will quickly come to appreciate the page-turning action to uncover more secrets about the mysterious video game company Bionosoft.

Series: Escape from a Video Game

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    Young gamers control the action in this interactive series from the bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game. With more than 30 endings and an unlockable bonus adventure, this second book in the series promises hours of screen-free fun. This is one book that will super-power the interest of any "I'd rather be gaming" kid. In this pick-your-path adventure,...
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    This box set is the only way to own the complete Escape from a Video Game series plus The Lost Files, an exclusive bonus adventure! Each pick-your-plot story drops young readers into a different video game to defeat monsters, solve mysteries, and outsmart supervillains. The follow-up to the bestselling Trapped in a Video Game series puts the controller in your...
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  • Escape from a Video Game
    Cooper Hawke and the Secret of Phantom Island is the greatest video game nobody has ever played. The treasure-hunting adventure was supposed to set a new standard for gaming. Then, just one month before its release date, it fell off the face of the earth. Now, for the first time, you get a chance to play the mysterious game โ€“...
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Escape from a Video Game by Dustin Brady is praised for its engaging and interactive style, making it a standout children's book. Readers appreciate its video game-like structure, which includes choices, puzzles, and plot twists that captivate both children and adults. Educators and parents find it particularly effective for engaging reluctant readers, enhancing both decoding skills and comprehension while fostering a love for learning.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524858803

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jesse Brady

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Dustin Brady writes funny, action-packed books for kids. Although he regularly gets locked out of his own accounts for forgetting passwords, Dustin still remembers the Super Mario Bros. 3 game genie code for infinite lives. Itโ€™s SLXPLOVS. Dustin lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, kids, and a small dog named Nugget.

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