Dragon Ops Author: Mancusi, Mari | ||
Price: $22.38 |
Summary:
Twelve-year-old Ian is thrilled to beta test the mixed-reality version of his favorite game, but unless he, his sister, Lilli, and their cousin Derek defeat the dragon, it will be game over.
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Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.40 Points: 12.0 Quiz: 511764 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/20)
Booklist (03/15/20)
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Booklist - 03/15/2020 Gaming enthusiast Ian is ecstatic that he, along with his sister Lilli and cousin Derek, is getting the chance to test out Dragon Ops, the new augmented-reality experience based on one of his favorite video games. After traveling to the island theme park, Ian can’t wait to explore Dragonshire and catch a glimpse of Atreus, the legendary dragon. When they finally enter the world, however, they find that Atreus is actually a supersmart AI dragon who has taken over the game, trapping them until they can complete their quest—or reach Game Over. Readers will become immersed in Dragonshire along with Ian, following in suspense as he and his family uncover the truth behind Dragon Ops. Fans of fantasy, video games, and technology will appreciate the merging of the three to create an incredible world that, with today’s technology, doesn’t seem that far off. An exciting addition to middle-grade fiction that will leave readers contemplating the real world and the virtual. - Copyright 2020 Booklist.
Booklist - 03/15/2020 Gaming enthusiast Ian is ecstatic that he, along with his sister Lilli and cousin Derek, is getting the chance to test out Dragon Ops, the new augmented-reality experience based on one of his favorite video games. After traveling to the island theme park, Ian can’t wait to explore Dragonshire and catch a glimpse of Atreus, the legendary dragon. When they finally enter the world, however, they find that Atreus is actually a supersmart AI dragon who has taken over the game, trapping them until they can complete their quest—or reach Game Over. Readers will become immersed in Dragonshire along with Ian, following in suspense as he and his family uncover the truth behind Dragon Ops. Fans of fantasy, video games, and technology will appreciate the merging of the three to create an incredible world that, with today’s technology, doesn’t seem that far off. An exciting addition to middle-grade fiction that will leave readers contemplating the real world and the virtual. - Copyright 2020 Booklist.