Publisher's Synopsis
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Considering the amount of videogaming in young people's lives today (especially following lockdown), it is a shame that there aren't more books that positively represent those children and teens who rely on this form of culture and escapism. In this book, debut author Helen Harvey deftly shows us a realistic gaming youth today, whilst also addressing and attempting to combat bullying within schools. More enjoyable and important than the likes of Ready Player One, this great new book is a must for young people today.— MONTY, BLACKWELL'S BOOKSELLER
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Emmy is brilliant at the computer game, Illusory Isles. Her avatar is a powerful fire elemental with magma claws and flaming breath. When Emmy's gaming video gets a front-page feature, thousands of devoted fans flock to watch her battle the ultimate online baddie, the Mulch Queen herself.
Life at school is the exact opposite. Emmy is friendless and bullied by Vanessa AKA the Queen of Mean. To Vanessa and her gang, Emmy is a weirdo with bad handwriting, horrible fashion sense and no dad.
But if Emmy can take on the Mulch Queen online, perhaps she can also find a way to take on Vanessa too? Emmy decides to level up and solve this challenge alone. But then Emmy discovers that Mulch Queens and Mean Queens are much easier to face when you have a little help from new friends...
