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A mysterious message. A hidden gateway. A world that feels more real than reality.Twelve-year-old Jamie Cooper is trying to survive a new town, a new school and the silence left behind by his missing older brother.Then his tablet starts glitching in the middle of the night.Strange messages appear. A glowing symbol forms on the screen. And one touch sends Jamie hurtling into Myridiam — a spectacular fantasy world of magical artefacts, monster attacks, rival kingdoms and secrets older than history.At first, it feels like an incredible virtual reality video game.But is Myridiam really a game, or something else?Thrown into a conflict far bigger than he understands, Jamie must team up with two unlikely classmates: the school outcast with a talent for combat, and a quick-thinking genius with skills of her own.Together, they must unlock their powers, survive deadly enemies and protect a world hanging on the edge of war.But Jamie’s greatest quest is the one he never expected:finding the link between Myridiam… and his missing brother!Jamie Cooper and the Touchscreen Portal is Book 1 in a fast-paced middle grade portal fantasy adventure with a sci-fi twist for readers aged 9–14 who love hidden worlds, magical powers, quests, maps, friendship, courage and game-like discovery.This engaging mystery about ordinary children becoming unlikely heroes, with relatable characters and pacy storytelling will appeal even to reluctant readers.**New Skill UNLOCKED: Reading for FUN!**Enjoy the first part of a series full of surprises, twists and turns! Read more
