MetaWars: Fight for the Future
Book 1
Published on 2. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-4083-1459-3 (ISBN)
Description
Jonah Delacroix can't stand the real world - so he lives most of his life inside a global computer-based virtual world called the Metasphere, where everyone is represented by an avatar. When he discovers the avatar of his dead father, and assumes his online identity, a series of events are unleashed that compel Jonah to race across the real world with a secret society to protect the freedom of all mankind...
Reviews / Votes
Thought-provoking... bang up to date. * YA's the Word * I was soon bowled over and captivated. * Mr Ripleys Enchanted Books * A fast, furious and fun-packed read, the kind of book that gets youngsters raised on a diet of social networking, video games, satellite TV and the internet interested in reading again. * Sci-Fi-London.com * A fantastic, imaginative journey. * goodreads.com * Fast-paced and action-packed, Jeff Norton writes an addictive novel with a creative setting. * seeitorreadit.blogspot * Totally captivating. * Bookbag * Boys who might normally play sport or computer games rather than read will be drawn to this book with its fast-paced storyline, compelling characters and topical themes of fuel shortages, climate change and economic meltdown. * Family Interest * A tense, dramatic story with plenty of food for thought, packed full of action and many twists to keep you gripped to the end. * Primary Times * As addictive as virtually any game. * Flipside * Gripping. * Ham & High *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 143 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
265 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4083-1459-3 (9781408314593)
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Jeff Norton is a London based author and writer-producer. A reluctant reader as an adolescent, and life-long science fiction fan, Jeff created the high-tech METAWARS books to be as compelling and as addictive as the best of films and video games. Jeff's creative focus is on creating compelling characters, awesome stories and immersive worlds, such as the laugh-out-loud MEMOIRS OF A NEUROTIC ZOMBIE books, and his first picture book, STOMP SCHOOL. Originally from Canada, Jeff moved from Los Angeles to London, where he now lives with his wife and two young sons. Jeff is on the web at: www.jeffnorton.com and tweets as @thejeffnorton.