Game On
15 Stories of Wins, Losses, and Everything in Between
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449 pages · Released Jan 18, 2022 · Penguin
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Game On is a diverse YA short story anthology that celebrates games and competition while exploring themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. The collection spans multiple genres and tones, with most stories being lighthearted but a few containing elements of horror, mild romance, and LGBTQ+ representation. Content is generally age-appropriate for teens 13+, though a few stories touch on darker or more mature themes that warrant parental awareness.
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A charming and inclusive YA anthology all about games—from athletic sports to board games to virtual reality—from editor Laura Silverman and an all-star cast of contributors. From the slightly fantastical to the utterly real, light and sweet romance to tales tinged with horror and thrills, Game On is an anthology that... A charming and inclusive YA anthology all about games—from athletic sports to board games to virtual reality—from editor Laura Silverman and an all-star cast of contributors. From the slightly fantastical to the utterly real, light and sweet romance to tales tinged with horror and thrills, Game On is an anthology that spans genre and style. But beneath each story is a loving ode to competition and games perfect for anyone who has ever played a sport or a board game, picked up a video game controller, or rolled a twenty-sided die. A manhunt game is interrupted by a town disappearing beneath the players' eyes. A puzzle-filled scavenger hunt emboldens one college freshman to be brave with the boy she's crushing on. A series of summer nights full of card games leads a boy to fall for a boy who he knows is taken. And a spin the bottle game could end a life-long friendship. Fifteen stories, and fifteen unforgettable experiences that may inspire readers to start up that Settlers of Catan game again.
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ISBN 9780593352786 · Penguin