Lukezilla Beats the Game
Lukezilla Beats the Game by Kurtis Scaletta, published by Capstone in 2020, is a 240-page juvenile fiction novel that explores the intersection of gaming and real-life challenges. The story follows Lucas, a small and unathletic boy who thrives as Trunkzilla in the online game Smashtown Frenzy. While he looks forward to a summer filled with gaming and competition, his parents have different plans, pushing him into volunteer work that leads to an unexpected friendship with an elderly librarian named Isaac.
As Lucas navigates his dual life, he faces significant obstacles when his gaming success is interrupted by Isaac’s health issues and the moral dilemmas that arise from his actions. This narrative delves into themes of technology, friendship, and the complexities of new experiences, as Lucas grapples with the consequences of his choices. Ultimately, he must find a way to reclaim his place in both the gaming world and his friendships, illustrating the challenges of balancing personal passions with responsibilities.
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In real life, Lucas is small and unathletic. But as Trunkzilla in the online game Smashtown Frenzy, he’s the biggest, toughest fighter on the streets. No wonder he prefers games to real life! He plans to spend all summer battling his way through the Smashtown tournament with his team, but his parents have other plans for him: volunteer work. Lucas signs up to be a Senior Sitter and gets matched with a cool old librarian named Isaac who likes cats and detective novels. Mornings with Isaac and afternoons gaming are working out great until Lucas’s Smashtown success hits a speed bump and Isaac’s health takes a tragic turn. Lucas saves Isaac’s life but then finds himself burdened with a new sense of moral responsibility that gets him thrown off his team, banned from Smashtown, and made into a meme for internet haters. Some reward for being a hero! Lucas has one last shot to prevail, win back his friends, and show his parents how much gaming means to him.
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