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Archie Maloney’s obsession with YouTube sensation Sir Hype has reached an all-time high. Sir Hype just announced that he’s seeking contestants for his latest mountain challenge, which—thanks to a breakthrough in technology—is taking place inside of a video game. Archie will do whatever it takes to climb that mountain.This is the second book in the Adventures in a Video Game series, a new series by bestselling author, Dustin Brady, where each book contains its own adventure in a different type of thrilling video game. ​ YouTube sensation Sir Hype is using groundbreaking technology to take his annual mountain challenge inside of a video game. One hundred contestants will battle digital monsters, glitching terrain, and backstabbing allies for a chance at fame and fortune atop the peak—or, at least, a chance to make it out alive.  Thanks to some quick thinking and a willingnes

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Two years ago, Bentley Carmone’s dad invented a deadly video game. Now, Bentley must team up with the hero of that game to fend off a new threat.  This is the first book in the Adventures in a Video Game series, a new series by bestselling author, Dustin Brady, where each book contains its own adventure in a different type of thrilling video game. ​ Bentley Carmone’s twelfth birthday party has been—without question—his worst. For one thing, no one wanted to come. That wouldn’t be so bad if those that did come had a good time, but everyone seems to be bored stiff. Finally, (and arguably most importantly), the entire party has just been captured by video game aliens.  Now, Bentley must team up with Polly, a gas station girl mascot turned video game hero, to hunt down the aliens. Armed with a blaster and laser sword, Polly would be the perfect partn

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The $3 time machine strikes again in this second installment in the illustrated novel series perfect for fans who love funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists from best-selling author Dustin Brady.Legend says that an eccentric millionaire hid a treasure somewhere inside the legendary 'White City' at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Elsa and Liam have reason to believe that treasure holds the key to finding Elsa's grandfather who disappeared mysteriously over a year ago. The kids decide to break out the duct tape and twist ties to reassemble the World's Worst Time Machine. They're on the hunt! Liam and Elsa are not the only time travellers after the treasure. Not even close. If they're going to survive long enough to untangle the secrets of the White City, they'll need to upgrade their technology, make a few new friends, and rely on each other like never before. Oh, also, they're going to need a LOT of pickles. 

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Liam Chapman just bought a real, working time machine for only $3! Sure, it’s labeled “World’s Worst Time Machine,” but how bad could it be? Turns out, it’s so much worse than Liam could have ever imagined.“… fast-paced action, humor, and strong characters… Brady has written a great series starter that also has a nice sprinkling of history, a little science, and engaging, fun characters. Highly recommended.” — Jean Little Library When Liam summons Thomas Edison to help him finish his book report, the time machine delivers the wrong one. This Thomas Edison is a 10-year-old aspiring gangster from 1933 who demands to be called “Tommy Twinkles” and is also very interested in robbing a bank of the future. Liam could use some help from his parents here, but unfortunately, the time machine has kidnapped them both. In desperation, he turns to his friend Elsa. To set things right, these two fifth graders must embark on an adventure full of sci-fi gadgets, real-life gangsters, time travel, and a whole lot of Cheetos. With over two million books sold, author Dustin Brady has mastered the art of hooking kids on reading. Short chapters filled with heart-pounding adventure, hilarious twists, and unforgettable characters keep even the most reluctant readers invested to the last page. This new series adds real-life history to the formula, making it a fun, fresh way to teach history.

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One hundred villains will enter Grim Island, but only one will be crowned the Greatest Supervillain of All Time. Will it be you? The latest battle royale video game from Bionosoft promises a crazy cast of villains, over-the-top superweapons, and non-stop action. But when you get sucked into the game, you discover that Grim Island is home to something far stranger than a few costumed baddies. Young gamers control the action in this new interactive adventure from the bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game. They’ll use critical thinking skills to solve puzzles, explore hidden areas, and outsmart villains. Then, once they finish the main story, they’ll get a chance to unlock a whole new tale. Fans of battle royale games like Fortnite will fall in love with the story’s frenetic pace and quirky humor, while parents will appreciate a book that can captivate the attention of their “I’d rather be gaming” kid.

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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 hands. Choose where to explore, when to attack, and who to trust as you uncover the secrets buried deep within each game. Once you finish the three main adventures, check out The Lost Files, in-print and illustrated for the first time, for one final showdown with the ultimate villain.Book One: The Secret of Phantom IslandTrek to a mysterious island as Cooper Hawke, the greatest treasure hunter the world has ever known. As you battle strange creatures, solve ancient puzzles, and unlock hidden areas, you’ll discover that Phantom Island is keeping secrets far more sinister than anyone could have imagined. Book Two: Mystery on the Starship CrusaderJoin eight strangers inside of a video game for a chance to win a million dollars. Survive to the end, and you’re rich. There’s just one problem: a traitor is hiding among your group. This whodunnit space adventure is perfect for fans of Among Us.Book Three: The EndgameOne hundred villains will enter Grim Island, but only one will be crowned the Greatest Supervillain of All Time. Will it be you? Fortnite fans will fall in love with this battle royale adventure’s frenetic pace and quirky humor.Bonus Book: The Lost FilesThe Lost Files unlocks each book’s secret adventure to take you on a wild ride that leads to the ultimate villain of the series. This newly illustrated collection of stories, previously only available online, provides a satisfying conclusion to the Escape from a Video Game saga.

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Kids who love video games will love this new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters getting sucked into different video games. Jesse Rigsby doesn't even like video games, yet here he is trapped in the video game Full Blast. His dumb friend Eric probably has something to do with this, but Jesse doesn't have time to worry about that now because he's got a blaster stuck to his arm, a man-sized praying mantis thing chasing him and . . . it that the Statue of Liberty taking off like a rocket ship? Something weird is going on, and Jesse had better figure out what it is fast, because he's about to be trapped in the game for good!

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Kids who love video games will love this new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters getting sucked into different video games. The robots are here and they're not happy, at all. After accidentally releasing the robot villains from Super Bot World 3 into the real world, Jesse Rigsby's got to figure out a way to make everything right before anyone gets hurt. He's usually rely on his friend Eric to help him with this sort of thing, but he's gone missing. To find Eric, Jesse will have to survive rickety minecarts, sewer piranhas, mysterious men in suits and a 100-foot tall robot named Goliatron. This is Jesse's most dangerous adventure yet because this time the video game is real. And in the real world, there are no extra lives.

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Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, are back in this second installment of Leila & Nugget Mysteries. A treasure hunt ensues at Englewood Elementary. There's just one problem—there are no clues!Mr. McGee was the principal of Englewood Elementary in 1947, and the students have just discovered that he created a massive treasure hunt all those years ago... But Mr. McGee disappeared before he could share any of the clues. Seventy years later, Leila and Nugget are ready to crack the case and find that missing treasure. Leila & Nugget Mysteries reward developing readers with nonstop laughs, twists, and—of course—cute pets.

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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, you join eight strangers inside a video game for a chance to win a million dollars. The challenge is simple: survive to the end, and you're rich. There's just one problem: A traitor is hiding among your group. One-by-one, crew members of the spaceship start disappearing. Can you "suss" out the traitor before it's too late? This whodunnit space adventure is perfect for fans of Among Us.

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Kids who love video games will love this new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters getting sucked into different video games. Alistair Gregory, the man who figured out how to put people into video games, is not what he seems. Jesse Rigsby is sure of that. Jesse’s sure of something else too—he’s being watched. To unravel the mystery, Jesse’s going to have to transform himself into a super spy with serious retro gaming skills. Can he pull it off before the bad guys catch on?

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Kids who love video games will love this new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters getting sucked into different video games. Jesse Rigsby is on a mission to save his friend Mark, but first he's got to shake the Bigfoot chasing him through the school library. And then there's the velociraptor in the bathroom. Oh yeah, and don't forget the ginormous flame-throwing bat in the cafeteria! Jesse's trapped in the invisible world of Go Wild—a Pokemon Go-style mobile game—and if he doesn't solve the mystery of what happened to Mark soon, he's never getting back out.

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Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, are back in this second instalment of Leila & Nugget Mysteries. A treasure hunt ensues at Englewood Elementary. There's just one problem—there are no clues! Mr. McGee was the principal of Englewood Elementary in 1947, and the students have just discovered that he created a massive treasure hunt all those years ago... But Mr. McGee disappeared before he could share any of the clues. Seventy years later, Leila and Nugget are ready to crack the case and find that missing treasure. Leila & Nugget Mysteries reward developing readers with nonstop laughs, twists, and—of course—cute pets.

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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, The Secret of Phantom Island promises hours of screen-free fun.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—from the inside. As you outsmart enemies, solve puzzles, and explore the island’s hidden areas, you’ll discover that there’s more to this game than the world realized. 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, they’ll get a chance to hunt for every possible ending. Finding all the book’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.

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Kids who love video games will love this fifth and final installment of the 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters inside different video games.Age Level: 8-12 Grade Level: 3rd and up Jesse and Eric have ten minutes to save the world. In those ten minutes, they’re supposed to dive into a massive video game universe, track down an all-powerful madman, and stop his evil plan before it’s too late. Sound impossible? It’s super impossible. There will be fire-breathing pterodactyls, angry green giants, and unicorns that shoot lasers out of their hooves. If Jesse and Eric are going to survive long enough to fight the final boss, they’ll need to rely on each other like never before. Do they have what it takes? The clock is ticking.

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Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, are back in this third and final installment of Leila & Nugget Mysteries. Leila, Kait, and their dogs are on a mission to rescue the missing Red Dogs' team mascot.This year’s Bark at the Park event at the Middleburg Red Dogs baseball stadium could not have gotten off to a worse start. The first pitch hasn’t even been thrown yet, and there’s already been a furry intruder, a dog stampede, and a kidnapped mascot. Now it’s up to Leila and Kait, along with their dogs Nugget and Baxter, to rescue Red Dogs’ mascot and save Bark at the Park. It’s a race to solve the mystery before the final out!

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Leila and Nugget Mysteries are cute, funny chapter books that get even reluctant readers to beg for one more chapter. In this outing, Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, must crack the case of the neighborhood turtlenapping.Leila and Nugget have big plans for their snow day—that is, until a neighborhood pet goes missing. Now, they’ve got to solve the mystery before the turtlenapper can strike again. Could it be Weirdy Beardy, the construction worker? Perhaps it’s the cranky, old neighbor lady. Or maybe, just maybe, this is an inside job. Who Stole Mr. T? will keep young readers guessing until the last page. Leila and Nugget Mysteries reward developing readers with nonstop laughs, twists, and—of course—cute pets.

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Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, are back in this third and final installment of Leila & Nugget Mysteries. Leila, Kait, and their dogs are on a mission to rescue the missing Red Dogs' team mascot.This year’s Bark at the Park event at the Middleburg Red Dogs baseball stadium could not have gotten off to a worse start. The first pitch hasn’t even been thrown yet, and there’s already been a furry intruder, a dog stampede, and a kidnapped mascot. Now it’s up to Leila and Kait, along with their dogs Nugget and Baxter, to rescue Red Dogs’ mascot and save Bark at the Park. It’s a race to solve the mystery before the final out!

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Leila & Nugget Mysteries are cute, funny chapter books that get even reluctant readers to beg for one more chapter. In this outing, Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, must crack the case of the neighborhood turtlenapping.Leila and Nugget have big plans for their snow day—that is, until a neighborhood pet goes missing. Now, they’ve got to solve the mystery before the turtlenapper can strike again. Could it be Weirdy Beardy, the construction worker? Perhaps it’s the cranky, old neighbor lady. Or maybe, just maybe, this is an inside job. Who Stole Mr. T? will keep young readers guessing until the last page. Leila & Nugget Mysteries reward developing readers with nonstop laughs, twists, and—of course—cute pets.

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