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An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller from the acclaimed
author of Every Line of You - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets
virtual reality ... 'A pacy, intelligent novel that will have
readers racing to get to the final page.' THE BOOKSELLER 'A
pixelated whirlwind of a ride through the darkest secrets of the
human mind, explored through the lens of virtual reality gaming!'
LEE NEWBERY, AUTHOR OF THE LAST FIREFOX Lola's been selected to
play a new virtual reality game - Better Than Life. In her game,
she's loved. Is beautiful. Can do whatever she wants. But she
quickly breaks the one rule: not to recreate people or places from
real life. She recreates her house and a boy she fancies. Soon
she's skipping school to play. But Lola has secrets - dark ones
that begin to surface inside her game - and the more she tries to
fix her problems, the more she overlooks a much bigger threat ...
An original, high-concept psychological thriller - Holly Jackson
meets VR horror Set in an exclusive boarding school, this
rollercoaster ride of a story involves an unreliable
narrator,immersive gaming, a dark secret and a huge twist Perfect
for fans of Cynthia Murphy and Kathryn Foxfield PRAISE FOR EVERY
LINE OF YOU: 'What a debut. So tense - and it didn't lead where I
thought it was going.' SUE WALLMAN, author of YOUR TURN TO DIE
'Frankenstein meets Heathers. Bonnie and Clyde for the digital age,
Every Line of You is a gripping thriller about the power of AI and
a fresh twist on the intensity of first love.' AMY MCCAW, author of
MINA AND THE UNDEAD
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Classic games for playful babies-level up your little gamer in
Gamer Baby: Video Games! Grab your controller! Are you ready to
play? Time to pick a character. Which one do you want to be? With
this adorable baby book, it's never too early for your little gamer
to graduate from NPC to protagonist! Simple descriptions of game
play-from gamepad controls to bosses-and vibrant characters make
video games exciting and easy for all ages. Jump and duck and run
at the tap of a button. Overcome obstacles and build reaction time
in mission after mission-let's collect achievements! A glossy cover
and delightful details throughout make this little board book
perfect for baby showers or first story times. This charming
introduction to video games will have your little ones gaining XP
in no time! So get your controller and press START: Ready for the
next level of the game? Let's go! From Starry Forest Books, Gamer
Baby invites little ones to play and discover adventurous new
skills.
Learn how to code in Python by building and playing your own computer games, from mind-bending brainteasers to crazy action games with explosive sound effects and 3D graphics.
Whether you're a seasoned programmer or a beginner hoping to learn Python, you'll find Computer Coding Python Games for Kids fun to read and easy to follow. Each chapter shows how to construct a complete working game in simple numbered steps. Using freely available resources, such as PyGame Zero and Blender, you can add animations, music, scrolling backgrounds, 3D scenery, and other exciting professional touches.
After building the game, find out how to adapt it to create your own personalised version with secret hacks and cheat codes!
Along the way, you'll master the key concepts that programmers need to write code - not just in Python but in all programming languages. Find out what bugs, loops, flags, strings, tuples, toggles, and turtles are. Learn how to plan and design the ultimate game - and then play it to destruction as you test and debug it. Before you know it, you'll be a coding genius!
The ultimate guide for every gamer who wants to master Minecraft!
This book is full of cool Minecraft builds, awesome tips, and lists
of all the best tools and resources you need to become a master
builder. Creation is arguably the most important aspect of
Minecraft, from mining resources to crafting buildings, vehicles,
and even entire worlds. For those who want to master the art of
creation, The Ultimate Minecraft Builder's Guide is the definitive
book out there. Perfect for players of all ages who want to improve
their building skills, this book will take you all the way from
crafting your first shelter, to putting the finishing touches to
your very own mega-build master classes. Includes full-color images
and step-by-step instructions for cool Minecraft builds. 100%
unofficial. Created by Future plc and GamesMaster, leaders in video
game publishing.
An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans get in
touch with their geeky side by offering advice and creative ways to
get involved, celebrate, and interact with their favorite fandoms!
Being a fan is a big deal. Whether it's comics, video games,
podcasts, cosplay, books, films, or something else, there are so
many ways to share and celebrate with the things that you love. So,
as the pop culture audience and all the geeky spaces grow to
include more families and younger fans, it's high time for a guide
to help young fans navigate the world of fandom and its many
flourishing communities. With practical information and insight
from a diverse and inclusive group of creators from across pop
culture and specializing in a wide variety of mediums, Kid's Guide
to Fandom is the perfect geeky primer for young fans. Organized by
type of fandom medium, each chapter offers a brief introduction
about each medium as well as plenty of easy to digest information
on how to: * Creating Fan Fic & Art * Creating a Cosplay *
Starting a Podcast * Designing and Creating Games (video games,
tabletop, and other role playing games) * Find and Create
supportive Communities * Learn about different types and popular
conventions to attend With eye-catching two-color illustrations
throughout, playful sidebars, inspiring advice, fandom glossary,
and interactive elements like quizzes and character sheets, Kid's
Guide to Fandom is the perfect guide to help young fans navigate
and contribute to the amazing space that is fandom.
Learn the art of redstone and become a master engineer with the
Minecraft Guide to Redstone, and put theory into practice to
construct intricate contraptions in Minecraft. Pick up the basics
of the redstone components and their uses, discover how to make
working circuits, and create incredibly complex builds using your
new skills. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang,
this is the definitive guide to engineering in Minecraft. Minecraft
is a multi-platform block-based gaming sensation available on Xbox,
PlayStation, PC and mobile devices. Whether you're in Creative,
Survival or Hardcore Mode, the official Mojang-approved Minecraft
books contain all the advice you need to survive and thrive.
Collect all of the official Minecraft books to become the best
Minecrafter you can be: Minecraft Guide to Exploration Minecraft
Guide to Creative Minecraft Guide to The Nether and the End
Minecraft Mobestiary Minecraft Survival Tin Minecraft Survival
Sticker Book Minecraft The Survivors' Book of Secrets Minecraft:
Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft Blockopedia
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