Last Gamer Standing
Last Gamer Standing by Katie Zhao, published by Scholastic Incorporated in 2021, is a middle-grade science fiction novel that explores the competitive world of gaming. With 288 pages, this book follows twelve-year-old Reyna Cheng, an aspiring esports player who navigates the challenges of a male-dominated gaming environment. As she competes in a virtual reality battle royale, Reyna faces not only formidable opponents but also the darker aspects of the gaming community, including harassment and bullying.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Reyna’s journey as she strives to qualify for the Dayhold Junior Tournament, where she hopes to win a championship title and a significant cash prize to support her family. The story addresses social themes relevant to today’s youth, including the pressures of competition and the impact of online interactions. As Reyna confronts the threats posed by an anonymous troll, she must summon her courage and resilience to pursue her dreams in a world where gaming is everything.
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Ready Player Onemeets the action of battle royale video games in this middle-grade sci-fi perfect for fans ofFortnite.
In twelve-year-old Reyna Cheng’s world, gaming is everything. Professional esports teams are the mainstream celebrities. Kids begin training from a young age, aspiring for the big leagues.
Reyna is the up-and-coming junior amateur Dayhold gamer, competing in a VR battle royale against AI monsters and human players. But despite Reyna’s rising popularity and skills, no one knows who she is. Gaming is still a boys’ club and to protect herself against trolls and their harassment, she games the mysterious TheRuiNar.
When Reyna qualifies for the Dayhold Junior Tournament, she knows she’s got what it takes to win the championship title and the $10,000 prize. It’s a chance to make a step forward towards her professional esports dreams and to help her family with the costs of her mother’s hospital bills.
But when she’s blackmailed and threatened to be doxed by an anonymous troll, Reyna has to confront the toxic gaming community head-on.
With her dreams and the cash prize on the line, it’s game on!
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