Wonderscape

Wonderscape Synopsis

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'

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