It's a place where she can meet people from all over the world, and make friends. It's a place where she can be a leader, a fighter, a hero. "A lovely graphic novel for gamer girls of all ages." -Felicia DayĪnda loves Coarsegold Online, the massively-multiplayer role playing game that she spends most of her free time on. "Characters come to life through Wang's fluid forms and emotive faces, and her adroit shift in colors as the story moves between the physical and gaming worlds is subtle and effective.From acclaimed teen author Cory Doctorow and rising star cartoonist Jen Wang comes a New York Times-bestselling graphic novel that takes a sensitive, thoughtful look at adolescence, gaming, poverty, and culture-clash. Thought-provoking, as always from Doctorow." - Kirkus Reviews
Through Wong's captivating illustrations and Doctorow's heady prose, readers are left with a story that's both wholly satisfying as a work of fiction and serious food for thought about the real-life ramifications of playing in an intangible world. "Online gaming and real life collide when a teen discovers the hidden economies and injustices that hide among seemingly innocent pixels. The subject matter will have a built-in audience, and the appealing artwork will move this off the shelves." - School Library Journal "The illustrations of the game are vibrant and dynamic. "The combination of girls-only gaming gorgeous, stylized artwork and a meaningful, sophisticated message about online gaming makes this a surefire hit for readers everywhere, especially girls." - Booklist, STARRED REVIEW An educational introduction offers further insight into gaming and the economies and political implications behind them." - BCCB "A lovely graphic novel for gamer girls of all ages." -Felicia Day, star and creator of The Guild
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