Wonderscape
Author Jennifer Bell
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Story
When Arthur, Ren and Cecily follow a dog into an empty house, they find themselves trapped in an adventure game called Wonderscape. To return home, they must solve the game’s puzzles and challenges - and work with historical figures like Isaac Newton and Grace O'Malley. They discover that there's more at stake than their return when they uncover a sinister plot that threatens both their present and the future.
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Why we chose it
An exciting, adventure story structured like a video game with puzzles, code breaking and levels to move through and explore.
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What a young reviewer said
An adventure story that feels very inclusive and is really fun and enjoyable. (George, age 11)
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First published
2020, Walker Books.
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Arthur, Ren and Cecily are completely normal children and have their own strong personalities. When Arthur is going to school one day, he walks by Number 27 Peacepoint Estate, when something explodes. He is joined by Ren and Cecily and they explore what has happened. In doing so, they trap themselves in the year 2473 inside an in-reality game and heroes of the past must help them to survive. Will they be able to escape or maybe even survive? Wonderscape is an adventure story that feels very inclusive. I really enjoyed how you were gradually given more information as the story went on which creates an urge to read on. I also really enjoyed how the author involves some historical heroes which adds another feel and a fun educational side to the book, I didn't know of many of the heroes but after reading the book I do. Another good thing about this book is that it involves talking to others about your problems. I would recommend this book to a wide range of people, for the educational side, that it encourages people to talk to others about their problems and that it is a really fun and enjoyable.