Dragon Ops

Dragons vs. Robots

Mari Mancusi

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Little, Brown Young Readers
11 July 2023

Monsters & legendary beings; Science fiction (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Family & home stories (Children's&YA); Mysteries & the supernatural (Children's&YA); Young Adult Fantasy; Kids

Now safely back at home, Ian and Lilli are free to return to normal life. Except there's a major problem: Ian keeps seeing the big bad boss dragon Atreus everywhere, and he can't tell whether it's real or in his imagination. So the internet is no longer an option. That's right. Ian, king of online gaming, is out on the soccer court instead. When Atreus shows up . . . everywhere, he knows he needs his sister. But he's legally obligated to never say Dra-er, the name of the game, so how is he supposed to ask for help?

When Ian and Lilli finally sign back online, it's clear that Atreus has truly been released on the open web-and even worse, Ikumi has been kidnapped and imprisoned in a video game. It's back into virtual reality, but this time it's to Mech Ops, a futuristic world of zombies and evil robots-and the game's not even finished.

Will Ian and Lilli have what it takes to jump through unfinished levels undetected? Or will they get booted . . . and even worse, are there do-overs in VR that isn't even built yet?

By: Mari Mancusi
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780316103077
ISBN 10: 0316103071
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 11 July 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , ELT Advanced , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mari Mancusi always wanted a dragon as a pet. Unfortunately, the fire insurance premiums proved a bit too large and her house a bit too small, so she chose to write about them instead. As a former Emmy Award-winning TV news producer, she now works as a full-time author, having published over two dozen books for kids, teens, and adults. When not writing, Mari enjoys traveling, cosplay, watching cheesy (and scary) horror movies, and playing video games. A graduate of Boston University, she lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Jacob, daughter, Avalon, and their two dogs.

Reviews for Dragon Ops: Dragons vs. Robots

Praise for The Once and Future Geek: A highly imaginative twist on the legend of King Arthur, complete with time travel, programming, and fierce friendships, The Camelot Code is the perfect pick for tweens who love medieval lore and geek culture in equal measure! --Christina Soontornvat, author of The Changelings series Parents of gamers, Austin author Mari Mancusi's newest may just lure your screenager away from the headset...It's a twisty, fast-paced adventure that melds the real-life consequences of Jumanji with a mashup of the best medieval and high-tech details. --The Austin American-Statesman With this adventure, Mancusi (Geeks and the Holy Grail) employs common gaming tropes, interweaving fantasy and mundane elements to create a world that feels familiar and yet enjoyably dangerous. The concepts--rogue AIs, theme parks gone haywire--may be well visited, but Mancusi successfully delivers a sense of urgency to her entertaining tale. --Publishers Weekly Praise for Dragon Ops: Dragons Vs. Robots Fast pacing and one dangerous situation after another build an exciting genre introduction for fans of sci-fi VR games. --School Library Journal Praise for Dragon Ops: Even reluctant readers are likely to find something to keep them engaged. . . . A fun, fast-paced read for video game fans, adventurers, and fantasy readers. Highly recommended. --School Library Journal