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MetaWars: Fight for the Future: Book 1

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

MetaWars: Fight for the Future: Book 1

Contributors:

By (Author) Jeff Norton

ISBN:

9781408314593

Series:
Publisher:

Hachette Children's Group

Imprint:

Orchard Books

Publication Date:

2nd August 2012

UK Publication Date:

2nd August 2012

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

813.6

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

384

Dimensions:

Width 143mm, Height 204mm, Spine 29mm

Weight:

265g

Description

Jonah Delacroix can't stand the real world - so he lives most of his life inside a global computer-based virtual world called the Metasphere, where everyone is represented by an avatar. When he discovers the avatar of his dead father, and assumes his online identity, a series of events are unleashed that compel Jonah to race across the real world with a secret society to protect the freedom of all mankind...

Reviews

Thought-provoking... bang up to date. - YA's the Word

I was soon bowled over and captivated. - Mr Ripleys Enchanted Books

A fast, furious and fun-packed read, the kind of book that gets youngsters raised on a diet of social networking, video games, satellite TV and the internet interested in reading again. - Sci-Fi-London.com

A fantastic, imaginative journey. - goodreads.com

Fast-paced and action-packed, Jeff Norton writes an addictive novel with a creative setting. - seeitorreadit.blogspot

Totally captivating. - Bookbag

Boys who might normally play sport or computer games rather than read will be drawn to this book with its fast-paced storyline, compelling characters and topical themes of fuel shortages, climate change and economic meltdown. - Family Interest

A tense, dramatic story with plenty of food for thought, packed full of action and many twists to keep you gripped to the end. - Primary Times

Author Bio

Jeff Norton is a London based writer-director. Originally from Canada, Jeff began his career in advertising, worked in the movie business in Hollywood where he produced the critically acclaimed interactive film 'Choose Your Own Adventure,' and upon moving to the U.K., managed the literary estate of Enid Blyton, Britain's best-loved author. He now writes full time, with a focus on creating amazing stories in immersive worlds.

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