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...
Even virtual worlds need real heroes...
About the Author
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.
Reviews
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 *
Book Information
ISBN 9781408314593
Author Jeff Norton
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Orchard Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 265g
Dimensions(mm) 204mm * 143mm * 29mm
Even virtual worlds need real heroes...
About the Author
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.
Reviews
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 *
Book Information
ISBN 9781408314593
Author Jeff Norton
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Orchard Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 265g
Dimensions(mm) 204mm * 143mm * 29mm
