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Escape from a Video Game: The Secret of Phantom Island (Volume 1)

Escape from a Video Game: The Secret of Phantom Island (Volume 1)

Published in
2020
4.21
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Description

Young gamers control the action in this interactive series from the bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game. With more than 30 endings and an unlockable bonus adventure, The Secret of Phantom Island promises hours of screen-free fun.Cooper Hawke and the Secret of Phantom Island is the greatest video game nobody has ever played. The treasure-hunting adventure was supposed to set a new standard for gaming. Then, just one month before its release date, it fell off the face of the earth. Now, for the first time, you get a chance to play the mysterious game-from the inside. As you outsmart enemies, solve puzzles, and explore the island's hidden areas, you'll discover that there's more to this game than the world realized. Escape from a Video Game is an innovative pick-your-plot story that promises two adventures for the price of one! The main adventure builds critical thinking skills by rewarding young readers for solving puzzles and making sound choices with non-stop action and huge plot twists. Once readers beat the video game within the book, they'll get a chance to hunt for every possible ending. Finding all the book's endings reveals a code that readers can use to unlock a secret story online.Fans of the best-selling Trapped in a Video Game series, as well as new readers, will quickly come to appreciate the page-turning action to uncover more secrets about the mysterious video game company Bionosoft. 
Age
7-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
176 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging Plot: The book offers an exciting and immersive plot that combines adventure, mystery, and video game elements, making it a thrilling read for young readers and gamers alike.
  • Interactive Experience: As the first volume in the series, it introduces an interactive format where readers can make choices that affect the outcome of the story, enhancing engagement and encouraging critical thinking.
  • Develops Problem-Solving Skills: Throughout the book, readers are presented with puzzles and challenges that they must solve to progress, which helps in developing problem-solving skills and logical reasoning.
  • Encourages Reading: The unique blend of video game mechanics with narrative storytelling can captivate reluctant readers and motivate them to read more, fostering a love for books and reading.