Gamer

by Alan Durant, Sue Mason (Illustrator)

When JP finds a video game in a mysterious store, not even a dangerous warning can stop him from playing it. Suddenly, JP is pulled inside the game! Now, only his serious gaming skills can get him out alive.

67 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author.

He's married, with three children and lives just outside London. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a solid choice for young kids who would rather be playing video games than reading. The kid in the story is transported inside the video game, and the book is mostly play-by-play action as he beats the game and escapes.