The Video Game Kids 2: Escape: Exciting adventure book for kids 8 to 12

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The Video Game Kids are back - and facing their biggest challenge yet.They achieved the impossible, but it was only the beginning.Against all the odds, Sam, Belle, TC and Fozzy changed the world by finally beating the greatest video game the world has ever seen.Or did they?The Video Game Kids battled their way through the first stage of the world-famous OverPower competition.They did it.Now, the second round awaits.And they are not alone.A handful of teams across the planet have also succeeded.They have only an hour to prepare for the next stage of the most significant test of their lives.Nobody knows what to expect.But The Video Game Kids have been given a single, straightforward instruction: escape.Who will this book appeal to?This is the perfect video game gift for kids aged 8-12. Kids who love Fortnite and Minecraft will love the excitement of being sucked into a lifelike video game.Both boys and girls will love the fast-paced action adventure story, concentrating on escaping from a giant maze in a fictional castle.Those who are partial to Escape Room will love this.What are the key themes behind The Video Game Kids: Escape?Friendship: Belle, TC, Fozzy and Sam are an unlikely foursome. They must work together to beat OverPower, and their friendship is central to this.Perseverance: The game pushes contestants to its limits but The Video Game Kids never quit. They face these seemingly impossible challenges together and do not shy away from difficult moments.Trust: Every decision made in OverPower impacts the team. To win, The Video Game Kids rely on each other's judgement and believe in their different skills and abilities.Good triumphs over evil: Overpower is not evil, per se. Yet it has been constructed to be cunning and villainous to push the contestants to the very limits. No one said this would be easy. In fact, it's one of the hardest things The Video Game Kids will face in their lives. But the art of creating a great video game is to ensure the struggle is real. Light always overcomes the darkness, even in the bleakest moments.Who wrote The Video Game Kids?Martin Smith is a bestselling author with a string of popular children's books to his name.His debut novel, The Football Boy Wonder, has been a worldwide bestseller and is particularly popular in the US, Canada, and Australia.The Video Game Kids series is a labour of love for Martin - a series written purely to share his ongoing love of video games, despite his advancing years."The Video Games Kids: Escape is a rollercoaster ride and one of the best books for reluctant readers to enjoy. It is a full-on adventure story for kids that will not be forgotten," Sam Webb, journalist. Read more