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I really enjoyed this fun romp through the world of fantasy role-playing games! This book is a great option for budding RPG fanatics and anyone trying to figure out their place in this (and many other) world(s). Touches on issues of friendship, identity, and community. Plus: dragons! Recommended By Leah C., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
A quirky Dungeons & Dragons-inspired adventure that will appeal to gamers and readers of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series.
What if your favorite fantasy game characters showed up on your doorstep IRL?
Sixth graders Ralph, Jojo, Noel, Persephone, and Cammi are hooked on fantasy tabletop role-playing games. When they somehow manage to summon their characters to Ralph's house, things take a truly magical turn
The five are soon racing around town on a wild adventure that tests their both their RPG skills and their friendship. Will Ralph and crew be able to keep their characters out of trouble? Trying to convince a sticky-fingered halfling rogue not to pickpocket or a six-foot-five barbarian woman that you don't always have to solve conflicts with a two-handed broadsword is hard enough. How will they ever send the adventurers back to their mystical realm?
Review
"Both funny and heartfelt…[it’s] a story that has as much to offer diehard fans as it does newcomers to fantasy role-playing." Bulletin
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"An exciting new adventure exploring friendship…[with] often humorous commentary on social issues." Booklist
Review
“An epic adventure…for young fans of Stranger Things.” SLJ
About the Author
Denis Markell’s first novel for kids was Click Here To Start. His second book is based on his tween son’s Dungeons & Dragons game (well, except the part where the characters come to life)....He lives in a small apartment in Brooklyn with his wife, illustrator Melissa Iwai, and his son. You can find him on Twitter at @DenisMarkell, and yes, he’d be happy to do a Skype author visit for your kid’s class.