YA Fiction -- Books for Teens Who'd Rather Be Gaming
Try one of these books when you run out of screen time.
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The Freddy files : the updated official guidebook to the bestselling video game series2019
Summary: A guide to the popular video game franchise breaks down each game, providing maps, information on triggering unique and timed events, along with discussion of fan theories and game mythology.- place hold (0)
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Minecraft : the unlikely tale of Markus "Notch" Persson and the game that changed everything2013
Summary: The creator of the popular "virtual Lego" game, Minecraft, traces his unlikely rise from a disaffected youth who rose from a family marked by drug abuse and conflict to a multi-millionaire and international icon.- place hold (0)
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The legend of Zelda : Hyrule historia2013
Summary: The Legend of Zelda franchise has set the industry standard for riveting game play and immersive story lines. With each game, players have discovered a story of destinies intertwined and heroes... more »- place hold (0)
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The Legend of Zelda encyclopedia2018
Summary: From the 8-bit adventure to Twilight Princess HD, here is everything you've always wanted to know -- and more! -- about The Legend of Zelda. Delve into the era of Hyrule in the historical records.... more »- place hold (0)
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Game on! : video game history from Pong and Pac-man to Mario, Minecraft, and more2016
Summary: A middle-grade nonfiction book about the history and impact on pop culture of video games.- place hold (0)
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1001 video games you must play before you die2010
Summary: Gaming magazine authors from around the globe present a chronological yet qualitative history of the video game, with insight into the development, popularity, and influence of games that can't be missed.- place hold (0)
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Alex Rider, the graphic novel. Book 1, Stormbreaker2006
Summary: This book follows a fourteen-year-old Alex Rider, who, after the death of the uncle who had been his guardian, is coerced into continuing his uncle's dangerous work for Britain's intelligence agency, MI6. Original.- place hold (0)
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Artemis Fowl : the graphic novel2007
Summary: In 2001, audiences first met and fell in love with a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl. Since then, the series has sold over seven million copies in the United States alone. Now,... more »- place hold (0)
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In real life2014
Summary: "Anda loves Coarsegold Online, the massively-multiplayer role playing game that she spends most of her free time on. It's a place where she can be a leader, a fighter, a hero. It's a place where she... more »- place hold (0)
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Homestuck. Book 1, Part 1, Act 1 & Act 22018
Summary: "A full color, hardcover collector's edition of the landmark webcomic. Years in the past, but not many, a webcomic launched that would captivate legions of devoted fans around the world and take them... more »- place hold (0)
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The legend of Zelda : a link to the past2015
Summary: "Loosely follows the plot of the Super Entertainment System game The Legends of Zelda : a Link to the past, some new twists and characters were added to preserve the element of surprise and add to the dramatic flow"--Page 196.- place hold (0)
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The legend of Zelda. Twilight princess. Book 12017
Summary: Once upon a time, wizards tried to conquer the Sacred Realm of Hyrule. The Spirits of Light sealed the wizards' power within the Shadow Crystal and banished them to the Twilight Realm beyond the... more »- place hold (0)
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Sword art online : progressive. Book 12015
Summary: An astute teen, Yuuki Asuna spends most of her time studying for her high school entrance exams. One day, she borrows her brother's virtual reality game, 'Sword Art Online, ' and finds herself... more »- place hold (0)
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Minecraft master builder. Dragons : a step-by-step guide to creating your own dragons, packed with mythical facts to inspire you!2019
Summary: This is a step-by-step player's manual to help children build incredible masterpieces inspired by monsters from ancient legend, as well real-life dragon-like creatures. There's even information on... more »- place hold (0)
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The ultimate Roblox book, an unofficial guide : learn how to build your own worlds, customize your games, and so much more!2018
Summary: Build and create your own Roblox world with this easy and fun guide! Roblox, the largest user-generated online gaming platform that allows users to create and share their own game worlds and gaming... more »- place hold (0)
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Roblox : the ultimate game guide2017
Summary: Do you like games where you are able to make your own world and manipulate it to your pleasing? Do you like games where you can play with others from around the world and make new friends? Then... more »- place hold (0)
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All-time gaming records : highest scores, best times, amazing feats, biggest games2018
Summary: Want to know all the best games, players, times, and high scores? We've got every epic game, the most amazing records, and advice from some of the world's best gamers.- place hold (0)
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Staff PickThe last kids on Earth2015
Summary: "After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg." --- place hold (0)
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A scare of a dare2015
Summary: Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Minecraft Zombie? In the first book of this hilarious Minecraft adventure series, you get to read the diary of an actual 12 year old Minecraft Zombie. Take a... more »- place hold (0)
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Meanwhile2010
Summary: In this choose-your-own adventure graphic novel, a boy stumbles on the laboratory of a mad scientist who asks him to choose between testing a mind-reading device, a time machine, and a doomsday machine.- place hold (0)
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Splatoon. Book 12017
Summary: "The Turf Wars have started in Inkopolis, and the team that inks the most ground will be crowned the winner! Goggles and Team Blue are ranked lower than their competitors. But with some teamwork... more »- place hold (0)
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Ender's Game
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The silver eyes2016
Summary: Ten years after the murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, Charlie and her childhood friends get together on the anniversary of the event at the abandoned pizza place to find that the four animatronic entertainment mascots have changed.- place hold (0)
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Genius : the game2016
Summary: As 200 geniuses from around the world go head to head in a competition hand-devised by India's youngest CEO and visionary, the stakes are higher than anyone can imagine. Like life and death. Welcome to the revolution... and get ready to run.- place hold (0)
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Insignia2012
Summary: More than anything, Tom Raines wants to be important, though his shadowy life is anything but that. For years, Tom's drifted from casino to casino with his unlucky gambler of a dad, gaming for their... more »- place hold (0)
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Last descendants2016
Summary: Nothing in Owen's life has been right since his father died in prison, accused of a crime Owen is certain he didn't commit. Monroe, the IT guy at school, might finally bring Owen the means to clear... more »- place hold (0)
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Conspiracy 365. January2009
Summary: In the first of 12 fast-paced installments, the suspenseful story of a young man thrust into the fight of his life begins. He races against time and ruthless criminals in pursuit of the truth about... more »- place hold (0)
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Staff PickWarcross2017
Summary: "When teenage coder Emika Chen hacks her way into the opening tournament of the Warcross Championships, she glitches herself into the game as well as a sinister plot with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire." --- place hold (0)
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Slay2019
Summary: Kiera Johnson is an honors student, a math tutor, and one of the few Black kids at Jefferson Academy. At home she joins hundreds of thousands of Black gamers who duel worldwide as Nubian persona's in... more »- place hold (0)
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The Escape
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People's republic2012
Summary: "People's republic is the first book in a brand-new series from Robert Muchamore. CHERUB's newest recruit is on his first job: befriending a spoilt rich kid whose grandma runs a billion-dollar... more »- place hold (0)
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Gamer army2018
Summary: Even though he is only twelve, Rogan Weber is an obsessed gamer, whose motto, ego sum maximus, declares his confidence in his own abilities, and whose parents are also deeply involved in ultra high... more »- place hold (0)
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Otherworld2017
Summary: "After the newest set of virtual reality gear hits the market, Simon can't wait to test it out. But, when his friend Katherine suddenly disappears after being seen with men from the same gaming... more »- place hold (0)
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Zeroes2015
Summary: Told from separate viewpoints, teens Scam, Crash, Flicker, Anonymous, Bellwether, and Kelsie, all born in the year 2000 and living in Cambria, California, have superhuman abilities that give them... more »- place hold (0)
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