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Dragon Ops

By Mari Mancusi
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Dragon Ops by Mari Mancusi is an exciting children's book that revolves around a virtual reality theme park where players step into a world full of mythical creatures and adventurous quests. When the high-tech game malfunctions, siblings must outwit not just fictional dragons but also clever game mechanics to find a way out. As they navigate this digital realm, thrilling challenges and teamwork become essential components of their adventure.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by thrilling adventures and virtual reality games. It's perfect for those who love stories full of action and teamwork, as young heroes face both digital and real-life challenges in an immersive gaming world. Combining elements of fantasy with technology, this tale offers an exciting escape for young readers.

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An action-packed adventure set in a futuristic world from the beloved author of The Once and Future Geek, perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Dragonwatch. Now in paperback!

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One wrong move, and it's game over.

Welcome to DRAGON OPS, the world's first augmented-reality video-game theme park. Set on a once-deserted island, our three beta players—classic gamer geek Ian; his adventure-seeking sister, Lily; and their too-cool-for-gaming cousin, Derek—have been lucky enough to score an invite to play before the fully immersive experience opens to the public.

But once inside, they find themselves trapped in a game taken over by a rogue AI dragon called Atreus, and suddenly the stakes go beyond the virtual world. With no cheat codes, guidebooks, save points, or do-overs, they'll need all their cunning and video-game hacks to beat the game...and survive in real life.

Action-packed and unputdownable, Dragon Ops will thrill gamers and reluctant readers alike with high-tech adventure and electrifying twists and turns.

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Dragon Ops by Mari Mancusi has been praised for its ability to engage even reluctant readers, offering a fast-paced, enjoyable adventure especially appealing to video game fans and fantasy enthusiasts, according to the School Library Journal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780759555167

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 400

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mari Mancusi Young Adult

About the Author

Mari Mancusi always wanted a dragon as a pet. Unfortunately, the fire insurance premiums proved a bit too large and her house a bit too small, so she chose to write about them instead. As a former Emmy Award-winning TV news producer, she now works as a full-time author, having published over two dozen books for kids, teens, and adults. When not writing, Mari enjoys traveling, cosplay, watching cheesy (and scary) horror movies, and playing video games. A graduate of Boston University, she lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Jacob, daughter, Avalon, and their two dogs. Visit her at marimancusi.com or follow her @marimancusi.

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