{"product_id":"9780702318252","title":"Last Gamer Standing by Katie Zhao","description":"       Ready Player One meets the action of battle      royale video games in this middle-grade sci-fi perfect for fans of      Fortnite.         To twelve-year-old Reyna Cheng, gaming is everything, so she's      thrilled to have the opportunity to attend a gaming summer      camp courtesy of Dayhold - the world's biggest VR battle      royale game.         Reyna is an up-and-coming junior amateur gamer but despite her      rising popularity and skills online, no one knows that behind her      male avatar is a twelve-year-old Chinese American girl. Gaming      is still a boys' club and to protect her true identity against trolls      and their harassment, she plays as the mysterious TheRuiNar.         When Reyna qualifies for the Dayhold Junior Tournament, she knows      she's got what it takes to win the championship title and the      $10,000 prize. It's a chance to make a step forward towards her      professional esports dreams and to help her family with the costs      of her mother's hospital bills.         But when she's blackmailed and her identity is threatened to be      revealed by an anonymous troll, Reyna has to confront the toxic      gaming community head-on.         With her dreams and the cash prize on the line, it's game on!            Gaming has never been more popular with the tournament in the      book reflecting real tournaments such as the Fortnite World Cup      Fantastic representation of a Chinese-American character from      an own voices author       Exhilirating, heartracing experience - Reyna's perspective lets      you feel like you're playing the game yourself!                   REVIEWS OF LAST GAMER STANDING      Emotional depth and nuanced representation level up this action-packed,      futuristic page-turner. - Kirkus Reviews      Combining ruthless online rivalry and real-life dilemmas, Zhao      (How We Fall Apart) pushes her inspirational heroine to      the limit in the pursuit of success, validation, and financial security.         An insular-feeling first-person narration underlines how      Reyna's intense focus in the high-pressure environment can leave      her feeling isolated. - Publishers Weekly      A fantastic and relevant addition to children's literature, in      a world where e-sports is just as popular as traditional sports,      younger readers and gamers everywhere will love this gem of a book.         - The Quiet Pond\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43206070567090,"sku":"9780702318252","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/products\/9780702318252.jpg?v=1705363252","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780702318252","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}