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Escape from a Video Game: The Secret of Phantom Island (Volume 1) Paperback – September 1, 2020

by Dustin Brady (Author), Jesse Brady (Illustrator)
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Young gamers control the action in this interactive new 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.

This series is both the perfect starting point for new readers of Dustin Brady and a rewarding return for fans of his Trapped in a Video Game series. New readers will quickly come to appreciate the page-turning action and hilarious writing that made Trapped in a Video Game a bestseller. Returning fans will enjoy exploring the world of the original series through a different perspective and uncovering more secrets about the mysterious video game company Bionosoft.
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    Escape from a Video Game
  3. Print length
    176 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    680L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Andrews McMeel Publishing
  9. Publication date
    September 1, 2020
  10. ISBN-10
    1524858803
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1524858803
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Gr 4-8-The reader is the hero of the greatest video game never launched in this interactive title. Readers step into treasure-hunter Cooper Hawke's shoes to find the secret of Phantom Island. As a plane heads at full speed to crash land, do you choose a grenade launcher or a wingsuit? Plopped down in a world of killer bees and carnivorous plants, readers must solve puzzles, anagrams, and sudoku to move forward on the journey. Collect achievement letters along the way to unlock the secret message at the end of the book. Make the wrong choice, and you're sent back to checkpoints to start over. Face tests of intelligence and logic as you explore volcanoes, ancient temples, and laboratories (think Jurassic Park). Scan explorer William Shandling's diary for clues. Brady's sardonic wink to video game clichés includes second-person narration and obligatory signature weapons. When you die, you always get to start over. High stakes situations-monster chases in tunnels, giant gorillas choking tree houses-can make for random and awkward story lines, but readers will stick with it for the interactive problem-solving and breakneck pacing rather than the plot. Keep a pencil and paper handy to work out clues and keep track of page numbers. Leafing back and forth through the book may prove tricky, and the story could use reiteration of the central premise. VERDICT An engrossing ride for die-hard "Choose Your Own Adventure" fans and video game devotees.-Sarah Webb, City and Country Sch. Lib., NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Folks, let me tell you, this book is ridiculously fun. Like, it's WAY better than it has any right to be. I read it aloud to my 9-year-old son at bedtime, letting him make all the choices and solve all the puzzles. Not only was he asking for more each night... but I was all too happy to oblige! The choices, puzzles, items, plot twists, and boss battles you encounter in the book are straight out of a classic platformer, and Brady does an amazing job at making the book feel like a game. -Jamie Greene, The Roarbots

Dustin Brady's books are a treasure for anyone who is struggling with a reluctant reader. The writing is fun and extremely engaging. As an educational therapist, I work with reluctant readers all the time, and I have had so much success using his books to teach not only fundamental decoding skills but also comprehension. The greatest gift you can give a child is to foster the love of learning, and Dustin Brady has been able to do that with countless children. -Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., CEO and Educational Therapist at My Ed Therapist

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524858803
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524858803
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 680L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dustin Brady writes funny, action-packed books for kids. Although he regularly gets locked out of his own accounts for forgetting passwords, Dustin still remembers the Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Genie code for infinite lives. It’s SLXPLOVS. Dustin lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, kids, and a small dog named Nugget.

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Chris Benco
5.0 out of 5 stars Blew us away!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
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My almost 8-year-old loves the Trapped in a Video Game series and was literally counting down the days until this new book came out. I have a lot of nostalgia for the original Choose Your Own Adventure books from the 80s, so I was looking forward to reading this with him.
I’m happy to say that this story blew away our already high expectations! This is absolutely the most fun and inventive choose your own adventure I’ve ever seen. It’s just full of twists and surprises. When you enter the game, for example, there’s an optical illusion that looks like the page is vibrating to let you know the “technology is working.” There’s a section where the villain asks you as the reader a series of question and does a mind reading magic trick right there on the page. It’s even got secret message that unlocks a 20-page online story.
Just like the Trapped series, there were several parts that had us both laughing out loud. There’s also lots of action and suspense that’s all age-appropriate. Something new that this book adds is logic puzzles, which was interesting. I loved watching my son get excited about the puzzles because he felt like he was playing a video game.
If your kids loved the Trapped in a Video Game series, they will adore this one. Even if they haven’t read that one, this is a good place to start since it’s really a spin-off rather than a sequel. Can’t wait for book 2!
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Clint beastwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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So far so good for my son. My son looses interest really fast if it doesn't have pics lol. But this book has had him reading every page. Highly recommend. Getting him the rest of the lineup after he is done with this book.
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Keepin it 100
5.0 out of 5 stars My teen love this!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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It's interactive, but a little hard for him to read before bed because it messes with his relaxation (the storylines excite him, so not really a complaint)!

There is a very cool website he is ready to navigate with the book.

10/10 Highly Recommend
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Katharine Greenawalt
5.0 out of 5 stars Best books ever!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2022
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My 9 year old loved the trapped in a video game series. And this series… even better and more clever. We have such fun reading this at night. It is engaging, interactive, and the fun even extends with special codes on a website unlocking extra content. Just all so well done. My son and I both have such fun with it. So much better then regular choose your own adventure books! Hope they write many more b
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IL
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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My grandson loved this book. He loves games so this was perfect.
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Phyllis
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandson enjoyed very much, hope it will be a new series.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020
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Reading is not my grandson’s favorite thing to do. He enjoys video games, so I ordered the Lost In A Video Game Series. He ENJOYED all 5 of those books! We were excited to see the new book ESCAPE From A Video Game come out. He was excited to start reading as soon as he received it. I hope this is the beginning of a new series.
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Heather V
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend for your young reader!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022
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I would highly recommend the entire Trapped in a Video Game series, and the follow up series, Escape from a Video Game, to your young reader. Love!
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Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
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This book was a lot of fun for my 8 yr old. It kept him busy for a while as he read through it a few times then worked on the puzzles. We can’t wait for the next installment!
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Ankit
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is really Dustin's best
Reviewed in India on October 31, 2020
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This book was so funny, that it took me ages to stop laughing when I died! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes making decisions and absolutely loves adventure and comic stuff together. Also keep track of all the endings when you die.
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