Wonderscape

Gaming and time travel collide in this exhilarating adventure for 9+ readers, from bestselling author Jennifer Bell. >> A Waterstones Children's Book of the Month>> A Toppsta Children's Book of the Month>> &quote;A whirlwind of fun and mystery across space and time.&quote; Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of <i>Malamander</i>THE GAME IS ON. TRAVEL WITH WONDER.When Arthur, Ren and Cecily investigate a mysterious explosion on their way to school, they find themselves trapped aboard <i>The Principia</i> - a scientific research ship sailing through hazardous waters, captained by one Isaac Newton.Lost in the year 2473 in the Wonderscape, an epic in-reality adventure game, they must call on the help of some unlikely historical heroes, to play their way home before time runs out.<i>Jumanji</i> meets <i>Ready Player One </i>in this fast-paced adventure featuring incredible real-life heroes, from the internationally bestselling author of The Uncommoners series and <i>Legendarium</i>.&quote;A whirlwind of fun and mystery across space and time.&quote; Thomas Taylor, author of <i>Malamander</i> &quote;Eight-plus readers with a taste for adventure and science will immerse themselves in the Uncommoners author Jennifer Bell's exciting new<i> Wonderscape</i>&quote; - &quote;Books of the Month&quote;, <i>Guardian</i>&quote;A breakneck sci-fi romp that's perfect for gamers, puzzle fiends and fact-fans.&quote; Ross Montgomery, author of <i>The Midnight Guardians</i>&quote;With the mind-expanding wonder of <i>A Wrinkle in Tim</i>e, the tech-wizardry of <i>Ready Player One</i>, and a generous sprinkling of Jennifer Bell's unique magic, <i>Wonderscape </i>is unmissable.&quote; Sinead O'Hart, author of <i>The Eye of the North</i>&quote;<i>Wonderscape i</i>s an expertly crafted, breakneck speed adventure.&quote; <i>BookTrust</i>&quote;Bell puts a clever and highly inventive spin on the middle-grade fantasy adventure.&quote; <i>The Bookseller</i>&quote;A fun-filled, character-driven, fast-paced, vibrant story ... together with its thought-provoking, science-embracing and hero-referencing narrative, it will almost certainly win both hearts and minds.&quote; 'Children's Book of the Week',<i> Press Association</i>&quote;A wonderful mash up of video game and history.&quote;<i> Angels & Urchins</i>Featured in <i>The Week Junior</i>'s '5 books for fans of gaming'</p>