Click Here to Start (A Novel) by Denis Markell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Click Here to Start (A Novel) by Denis Markell Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description After Ted inherits his uncles apartment--"and all the treasure within"--he realizes the apartment is set up like a real-life video game and must solve the puzzles with his friends to discover the treasure. Publisher Description Young fans of Ernie Clines Ready Player One will love this classic video game inspired mystery filled with elements of Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library and From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.What if playing video games was prepping you to solve an incredible real-world puzzle and locate a priceless treasure?Twelve-year-old Ted Gerson has spent most of his summer playing video games. So when his great-uncle dies and bequeaths him the all so-called treasure in his overstuffed junk shop of an apartment, Ted explores it like its another level to beat. And to his shock, he finds that eccentric Great-Uncle Ted actually has set the place up like a real-life escape-the-room game!Using his specially honed skills, Ted sets off to win the greatest game hes ever played, with help from his friends Caleb and Isabel. Together they discover that Uncle Teds "treasure" might be exactly that-real gold and jewels found by a Japanese American unit that served in World War II. With each puzzle Ted and his friends solve, they get closer to unraveling the mystery-but someone dangerous is hot on their heels, and hes not about to let them get away with the fortune.Praise for Click Here to Start-"As addictive as your favorite video game. I couldnt put it down."-Adam Gidwitz, New York Times bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm"Humor, believable characters, and adventure...keeps readers in suspense to the end. A winner for mystery enthusiasts."-Kirkus Reviews"In this clever debut, Markell takes readers on a clue-filled adventure... and maintains an energetic, entertaining balance of character-driven narrative and tricky challenges."-Publishers Weekly"Markells highly entertaining debut novel...is a well-paced read with fully realized and likable characters,... and should have strong appeal to gamers, fans of video game-based stories, and reluctant readers."-SLJ"This book will appeal to a wide audience. Readers who enjoyed Schreibers Game Over, Pete Watson will enjoy the video game component; fans of Fitzgeralds Under the Egg will enjoy reading more about the Monuments Men; detective story aficionados will revel in the inclusion of The Maltese Falcon story. This is a great book to hand to just about any middle grade reader."-YA Books CentralA School Library Guild selectionAn Amazon Best Books of the Month SelectionFrom the Hardcover edition. Author Biography This is Denis Markells first novel, and he took writing it very seriously, playing hours and hours worth of escape-the-room games for research (or so he told his family). He also cowrote an award-winning Off-Broadway musical revue and wrote a few musical comedies for the stage; various and sundry sitcoms; a play with Joan Rivers; an episode of Thundercats; two picture books illustrated by his wife, Melissa Iwai-The Great Stroller Adventureand Hush, Little Monster-and Poser, a memoir of his years as a male model.(One of these things is not true.)He lives in a small apartment in Brooklyn with Melissa; their son, Jamie; and a Shetland pony name Ronaldo.(One of these things is not true.)From the Hardcover edition. Details ISBN 1101931906 ISBN-13 9781101931905 Title Click Here to Start (A Novel) Author Denis Markell Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 320 Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:157627406; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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