Gaming and time-travel come together seamlessly to create this unique new sci-fi adventure from Jennifer Bell.
Arthur is on his way to school when an explosion at a nearby house stops him in his tracks. When he's joined by two girls from school, Ren and Cecily, they decide to investigate in order to help a dog they believe is still within the house. Before we know it, the trio, along with Cloud (the dog), end up trapped, lost in a in-reality adventure game in the year 2473. Together, they must navigate their way through each level to find their way home before they run out of time.
From the very beginning, this is an exciting book and you're drawn quickly into the plots as the trio have to quickly learn to work together as a team whilst they make their way through each level in order to make it out alive. In fact, I particularly like the fact that the action begins so quickly and you get to know the characters as they travel though each level as the story progresses and, despite their different backgrounds, Arthur, Ren and Cecily quickly become friends.
Although this is very much a sci-fi novel, the worlds the children have to make their way through are not those you would necessarily associate with this genre of writing and include a scientific research ship and a Gothic castle, with each new level so detailed you'll be able to visualise them perfectly. And the additional inclusion of real-life heroes in the form of historical characters such as Sir Issac Newton and Mary Shelley to help the children in their quest adds an extra historical element to the story that readers will love.
This is a clever idea for a fast-paced plot that will have gamers and non-gamers of all ages completed immersed. With messages about overcoming fears, believing in yourself and valuing friendship, this is the perfect adventure to get lost in this summer - and, by the way, Cloud is by far my favourite character!
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