{"product_id":"9781338318517","title":"Monster Club: Hunters for Hire","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMonster Club: Hunters for Hire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Gavin Brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      A trio of friends set out to catch monsters and foil a nefarious plot in this hilarious adventure by \u003ci\u003eJosh Baxter Levels Up\u003c\/i\u003e author Gavin Brown.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is only one thing seventh graders Tommy Wainwright, Colleen \"Spike\" Hernandez, and Karim Khalil want to do -- go on adventures and catch monsters! And in a world where monsters -- big and small -- roam, someone has to keep these creatures in check, right? Luckily, this is the iPhone era, and that means anyone can use the brand-new app, AppVenture (\"It's like Uber for monster-slaying!\"), to hire their very own adventurer to stop the beasts.So when Tommy, Spike, and Karim find a way to become registered \"Independent Adventure Contractors\" for the new app, they couldn't be more thrilled. At first, being full-fledged adventurers is a blast. But when the trio embark on their second quest, they stumble upon a secret: It seems AppVenture has been releasing monsters into the wild in order to generate more business. Now the three friends find themselves on the run from a venture-backed startup that will do anything to make sure our heroes don't live to reveal the truth...     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eJosh Baxter Levels Up\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"Smartly paced and emotionally engaging, a book even those who have never held a controller will enjoy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Brown includes countless gaming references that will delight in-the-know readers... It's a light, fun approach to typical middle-school struggles from an author who gets his audience and knows his games.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"The gamer theme and the inclusion of various digital diversions add a charge to this upbeat fitting-in story.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Readers will be engaged in this likable lead's quest to solidify burgeoning friendships via a school video game decathlon. Secondary peer characters of both genders and diverse backgrounds add texture... VERDICT: Recommended as an enticing addition, especially for middle school gamers and reluctant readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Gamers will appreciate that each chapter ends with a full-page recap of Josh's current experience level, health, lives remaining, and new skills unlocked (clever summaries of major events he successfully navigated). Even non-gamer kids will likely appreciate Josh, however, as he is earnestly interested in but not always adept at navigating the often baffling social flow of middle school.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eJosh Baxter Levels Up\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic boss battle of a book. Set in a terrain more intense than any video game -- middle school -- it deploys a triumphant combo of humor, high-stakes, and heart. Read this book: It's a winning move!\" -- Michael Northrop, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the TombQuest series     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eJosh Baxter Levels Up\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"Smartly paced and emotionally engaging, a book even those who have never held a controller will enjoy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Brown includes countless gaming references that will delight in-the-know readers... It's a light, fun approach to typical middle-school struggles from an author who gets his audience and knows his games.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"The gamer theme and the inclusion of various digital diversions add a charge to this upbeat fitting-in story.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Readers will be engaged in this likable lead's quest to solidify burgeoning friendships via a school video game decathlon. Secondary peer characters of both genders and diverse backgrounds add texture... VERDICT: Recommended as an enticing addition, especially for middle school gamers and reluctant readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Gamers will appreciate that each chapter ends with a full-page recap of Josh's current experience level, health, lives remaining, and new skills unlocked (clever summaries of major events he successfully navigated). Even non-gamer kids will likely appreciate Josh, however, as he is earnestly interested in but not always adept at navigating the often baffling social flow of middle school.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eJosh Baxter Levels Up\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic boss battle of a book. Set in a terrain more intense than any video game -- middle school -- it deploys a triumphant combo of humor, high-stakes, and heart. Read this book: It's a winning move!\" -- Michael Northrop, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the TombQuest series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781338318517\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40882441126094,"sku":"9781338318517","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_d4001dd1-a53b-43ad-b52f-b139cf006998.jpg?v=1644510534","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781338318517","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}