Virus

A post-apocalyptic thriller about virtual reality, written in a super-readable, dyslexia-friendly format.

Scott nearly died playing Virtual Kombat—the virtual-reality fighting game that risks the lives of street kids for profit. Now Scott’s being hunted by Wasp drones!

While on the run, he meets a gang of techno-hackers who share his wish to destroy VK. They’ve developed a virus that could do the job, but to implant it, Scott has to reenter the arena and risk being trapped inside the game forever ...

Perfect for anyone seeking futuristic middle grade books about video games and virtual reality, the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Virtual Kombat) hi-lo book series presents accessible techno-thriller tales in an easy-to-read style. Union Square & Co.'s Everyone Can Be a Reader books utilize dyslexia reading tools like specialized fonts and paper tones, and are carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.