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by Cory Doctorow (Goodreads Author)

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Is this a graphic novel or a chapter book?

Matthew Purnell I think that "In Real Life" is a graphic novel, complete in its own content, and we should not expect to see anything more from its author or artist r…moreI think that "In Real Life" is a graphic novel, complete in its own content, and we should not expect to see anything more from its author or artist regarding the continuation of the main character & her adventures. Cory Doctorow summarized the story in his introduction of the book, and he also wrote a short-story version of this graphic novel a little while before "In Real Life" was fully realized for all of us to enjoy. I can't find the reference for the text-only version of his original story right now, but please trust me when I say that it is highly accurate to the comic book we've all read. :) I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I did.(less)

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the moral of the book?

David Muniak Like most of Cory Doctorow's books there are a bunch of layers.

Here's the layers that show up (at least to me):

Economic differences in why people play…moreLike most of Cory Doctorow's books there are a bunch of layers.

Here's the layers that show up (at least to me):

Economic differences in why people play games (Gamers vs Gold Farmers)

Ethics of real money interacting with game balance (Gold farming as a job and receiving real money to raid other gold farmers)

And also the unionization/organization positives and negatives (Working together to get healthcare, but also the first person speaking up being made an example of).

The moral I took from this was that communication can bridge gaps and can accomplish much.

She joined the game because the guild leader reached out.
She learned of the gold-farmers plight because she talked to one instead of just killing.
By helping spread the call-to-action she helped make the gold-farmers work place a better place.

And by speaking English with Raymond she actually improved his life (though not without setbacks)(less)

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I Have read this book be I haven't read it in 2 years I forgot what happened in the book. Can you tell me what happens in the book so I don't have to reread it over summer vacation?

Alexis

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can i read it. i good book.???

Amelia i think it is a amazing book with stunning illustrations and a beautiful storyline, but its up to you to decide. i say, should definitely read.

there a…morei think it is a amazing book with stunning illustrations and a beautiful storyline, but its up to you to decide. i say, should definitely read.

there are swears, minor, and some violence, like battling in a video game, but no guts or gore.(less)

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is this book for 6th graders? is it a graphic novel? and is it a good book?

Ellen Klock This is a graphic novel about gaming on computers with a young high school girl as the main character. Sixth graders will enjoy this book, especially …moreThis is a graphic novel about gaming on computers with a young high school girl as the main character. Sixth graders will enjoy this book, especially the girls in your class. The only questionable item is when the main character, Anda, disobeys her mother, but it is only to rescue a fellow gamer. The illustrations are appealing and Anda is portrayed as a typical overweight teen (without many friends since she's just moved to Flagstaff, AZ). A good addition to your library. (less)

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