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Feed the Beast - (Open World Squad) by Michael Anthony Steele (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- The gamer squad must face a fierce dragon in an Open World fantasy level!
- 8-12 Years
- 7.63" x 5.54" Hardcover
- 72 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Computers & Digital Media
- Series Name: Open World Squad
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About the Book
Thirteen-year-old Mason and his friends are totally absorbed by an online fantasy video game, and their current task is to collect ingredients for a meal to deal with a fierce dragon, but Mason has an even more frightening task--preparing dinner for his demanding eight-year-old brother while their mother is at work.Book Synopsis
The gamer squad must face a fierce dragon in an Open World fantasy level! Thirteen-year-old Mason guides his friends as they collect ingredients for a meal that's key to beating the beast. But IRL, his leadership skills have no effect on his little brother. Tasked with making supper while their parents work evenings, Mason battles to please the eight-year-old and is struggling to keep his cool. With help from his squad, can Mason find victory dealing with the dragon and his sibling? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.Review Quotes
Four 13-year-old friends team up in Open World, an online video game where they battle fantastical creatures and complete quests with their avatars. While the friends game, they encounter real issues, such as caring for younger siblings and taking care of dinner while mom works late. This illustrated high-interest title empowers siblings to collaborate inside and outside the game. Educators will appreciate the social-emotional lessons about positive teamwork, self-monitoring, using creativity to problem solve, breathing, and the Taking Care page devoted to mental health websites. Part of the text is in-chat messages, and illustrator Laughead's dynamic art resembles "Teen Titans Go!" Bold text is used for onomatopoeia, and there's a glossary with pronunciations and discussion questions for reading groups. VERDICT A sci-fi/realistic hybrid designed for middle schoolers where helpful real-world advice is provided in a context of video gaming.--Laura Tooley-Taylor "School Library Journal"
Dimensions (Overall): 7.63 Inches (H) x 5.54 Inches (W) x .17 Inches (D)
Weight: .44 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 72
Series Title: Open World Squad
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Computers & Digital Media
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Michael Anthony Steele
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2024
TCIN: 90182231
UPC: 9781669031703
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-9191
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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