When Danny reveals the dark underside of a company making a new fighting toy gadget, he has no idea of the danger he's in. A gripping sci-fi mystery from bestselling author Alastair Chisholm.

Everyone is desperate to have a Blitzer, the new fighting-game craze. But Danny's Blitzer is broken - it won't fight!

His classmates laugh at him. His brother tells him to wipe the code and start again. But Danny does something different ... and everything changes.

For the people behind Blitzers are hiding a deadly secret, and now everyone is in danger. Can Danny uncover the truth? Can he figure out what Blitzers are? And above all, can he save his best friend?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

A gripping sci-fi mystery perfect for gamers! (Dyslexia-friendly)

About the Author

Alastair Chisholm is the bestselling author of the sci-fi adventures Orion Lost, Adam 2 and The Consequence Girl, the fantasy Dragon Storm series and dystopian novels I Am Wolf and I Am Raven. His books have been shortlisted for major literary prizes including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award, the Biblio Buzz Award, the Inspire ELS Book Awards and Sakura Medal. Adam 2 was Blackwell's Book of the Year and I Am Wolf was selected as Peters Junior Fiction Book of the Year.

Reviews

"A thoughtful, inspired idea, wrapped up in a pacey and exciting story. I loved it!" - Padraig Kenny

"Gone are the days of Pogs and Tamagotchis... the blitzers craze has taken over! ... thought-provoking and gripping ... a story perfect for Jamie Russell and Helena Duggan fans as it's a tech-adventure which also poses interesting discussions around corporate power and responsibility ... Original, surprising and tightly-paced, Blitzers offers an action-packed adventure with cool illustrations, which children will absolutely adore... and then no doubt question their tech choices!" - Check 'Em Out Books, blog

Book Information
ISBN 9780008723712
Author Alastair Chisholm
Format Paperback
Page Count 152
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 10mm