Wonderscape
Jennifer Bell
Subjects
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
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 >> ""A whirlwind of fun and mystery across space and time."" Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander 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 The Principia – 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. Jumanji meets Ready Player One in this fast-paced adventure featuring incredible real-life heroes, from the internationally bestselling author of The Uncommoners series and Legendarium. ""A whirlwind of fun and mystery across space and time."" Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander “Eight-plus readers with a taste for adventure and science will immerse themselves in the Uncommoners author Jennifer Bell’s exciting new Wonderscape” - ""Books of the Month"", Guardian ""A breakneck sci-fi romp that's perfect for gamers, puzzle fiends and fact-fans."" Ross Montgomery, author of The Midnight Guardians ""With the mind-expanding wonder of A Wrinkle in Time, the tech-wizardry of Ready Player One, and a generous sprinkling of Jennifer Bell's unique magic, Wonderscape is unmissable."" Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North ""Wonderscape is an expertly crafted, breakneck speed adventure."" BookTrust ""Bell puts a clever and highly inventive spin on the middle-grade fantasy adventure."" The Bookseller ""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.” ‘Children’s Book of the Week’, Press Association ""A wonderful mash up of video game and history.” Angels & Urchins Featured in The Week Junior's '5 books for fans of gaming'
Reviews
A book combining gaming, escape rooms, historical figures and more… what’s not to like? Fabulous, serious, funny. LOVED the relationship between Arthur, Cecile and Ren. Great!
HollyLC81
My daughter recommended this book after she started to read it at school, as a class reader. I read Wonderscape and then, subsequently went on to read the three Crooked Sixpence books and I’ve just bought the 2nd book, Legendarium. My daughter has been told that they can’t read ahead but the teacher hasn’t made any time for it recently. Think its going to be a summer read… 🇺🇦
Library Lassie
A full on adventure story with lots of action. 3 young people who don’t know each other have to work together to find out how to survive, work out what is going on, and get back home. In the process they find friendship and meet inspiring people from world history. Would appeal to people who like adventures, and playing video games set in other worlds.
LibraryB
I enjoyed the conversations between Arthur, Ren and Cecily, particularly when Ren interacts as she is quite grumpy and very practical. The way the children approached problem solving was a nice mixture of instinct and collaboration. Wondercloaks are also a nice touch, a sort of wearable interactive whiteboard. Speaking of fashion, top scientists should always wear fluffy slippers! Overall an enjoyable story with a good sense of urgency and an interesting spin on historical figures.
RosamundC
My favourite book of the year! A fantastically exciting story on many levels. A group of strangers find themselves thrust into a virtual reality world where they must solve a series of puzzles, win levels and progress through a game in order to get back home. Along the way they are helped by holograms of famous people as they learn to work to their strengths and work as a team. Highly recommended.
Mrs Williams
A book based on virtual reality and gaming one which will definitely appeal to younger readers. The main characters must crack the challenge and triumph against their opponents in order to escape and come back to reality. I really enjoyed this book and the description of each realm included incredible detail.
FarhanaP84
Arthur, Ren and Cecily make an unlikely trio of heroes who find themselves 300 years in the future AND in an in-reality adventure game! Time is short—can they escape? If you love gaming or adventure books—this one is for you!
Melissaosh