Gamer

The first 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.

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 . . .

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 are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

• "Violent, messy, uncomplicated action."
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  “Gamers and non-gamers alike will enjoy the exploits of Scott and his friends in their quest to rid the world of evil.”
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