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The Only "Cheat Code" That Tricks Reluctant Readers Into Reading
Is your child more excited about Minecraft and Roblox than reading a book? You don't have to choose between the two.
Video Game Legends bridges the gap between the screen and the page. It meets your child exactly where they are, deep in the worlds they love, and uses that excitement to introduce them to the power of reading non-fiction.
Hey Gamers! Ever wonder how a bored employee created Minecraft alone in his apartment? Or why Five Nights at Freddy's only exists because of a mean review? These aren't boring history lessons -- they are the real, unauthorized stories of how your favorite games almost failed. You'll see how glitches, coding errors, and crazy risks turned into the games you play every day.
Inside, discover the true stories behind the screens:
• Minecraft: How a coding "mistake" turned a pig into the iconic exploding Creeper.
• Pokémon: How a secret monster hidden in the last 300 bytes of code saved the franchise.
• Fortnite: How a failed zombie game was recycled into a global hit in just eight weeks.
• Super Mario Bros: How a lack of computer power forced Miyamoto to invent the world's most famous mustache.
• Five Nights at Freddy's: How a humiliating review about "creepy" characters inspired a horror masterpiece.
More Than Just Trivia Unlike a strategy guide that just teaches kids how to play, this book teaches them how to think. Each chapter is a fast-paced narrative designed to inspire:
• From Consumer to Creator: Shifts the mindset from just playing games to understanding the coding and design behind them.
• Grit & Resilience: Shows that success isn't instant. Kids learn about the 51 failures behind Angry Birds and the years of grinding it took to make Stardew Valley.
• STEM in Action: Introduces concepts like procedural generation and physics engines in a way that is easy to understand and exciting to read.
Perfect for Readers Aged 8-12 This book uses accessible vocabulary and high-energy storytelling to keep pages turning. It provides a safe, curated look at the gaming world, focusing on creativity and innovation rather than online toxicity.
Turn "Game Over" into "Game On." Don't just watch them play - inspire them to build.
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