Game Over!

About this book

Jay is a Year 7 student who’s just discovered he has a real talent for computing. When the school Computing Club starts an exciting game-design project, Jay can’t wait to be involved. But there’s a problem: the club meets at the same time as his friends’ new football team, and they’re convinced computing is seriously uncool.

Suddenly Jay finds himself stuck between fitting in with social conventions and following a new passion that makes him feel confident and capable. As the pressure builds, Jay must get to grips with an important question: can you be true to yourself without losing the friendships that matter most?

This dyslexia-friendly book from the amazing Serena Patel keeps the pace moving with short chapters, lots of humour, relatable friendship dynamics, accessible language and black-and-white illustrations every few pages. Taking place in year 7, it is well pitched for readers who want a story that feels older in themes and setting but is easier to read independently.

Warm, funny and quietly empowering, Game Over! is a great pick for fans of friendship dilemmas, school life, and stories that celebrate finding your people.

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