Dustin Brady – författare

Kids who love video games will love this new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters getting sucked into different video games.Jesse Rigsby doesn't even like video games, yet here he is trapped in the video game Full Blast. His dumb friend Eric probably has something to do with this, but Jesse doesn't have time to worry about that now because he's got a blaster stuck to his arm, a man-sized praying mantis thing chasing him and . . . it that the Statue of Liberty taking off like a rocket ship? Something weird is going on, and Jesse had better figure out what it is fast, because he's about to be trapped in the game for good!

Kids who love video games will love this new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters getting sucked into different video games.  Jesse Rigsby is on a mission to save his friend Mark, but first he's got to shake the Bigfoot chasing him through the school library. And then there's the velociraptor in the bathroom. Oh yeah, and don't forget the ginormous flame-throwing bat in the cafeteria! Jesse's trapped in the invisible world of Go Wild—a Pokemon Go-style mobile game—and if he doesn't solve the mystery of what happened to Mark soon, he's never getting back out.

Kids who love video games will love this new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters getting sucked into different video games.  The robots are here and they're not happy, at all. After accidentally releasing the robot villains from Super Bot World 3 into the real world, Jesse Rigsby's got to figure out a way to make everything right before anyone gets hurt. He's usually rely on his friend Eric to help him with this sort of thing, but he's gone missing. To find Eric, Jesse will have to survive rickety minecarts, sewer piranhas, mysterious men in suits and a 100-foot tall robot named Goliatron. This is Jesse's most dangerous adventure yet because this time the video game is real. And in the real world, there are no extra lives.

Kids who love video games will love this new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters getting sucked into different video games.  Alistair Gregory, the man who figured out how to put people into video games, is not what he seems. Jesse Rigsby is sure of that. Jesse’s sure of something else too—he’s being watched. To unravel the mystery, Jesse’s going to have to transform himself into a super spy with serious retro gaming skills. Can he pull it off before the bad guys catch on?

Five books in one box! With nonstop action, huge plot twists, and tons of humor, this series will quickly have young video game fans begging for just one more chapter.Five books. One complete set. And a video game that doesn’t want to let you go.Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete Series collects all five books in Dustin Brady’s bestselling action-adventure series—packed with humor, nonstop twists, and short chapters that keep kids reading “just one more.”Getting sucked into a video game sounds awesome (jetpacks! hover tanks! infinite lives!)… until the game starts turning on you. In this series, 12-year-old Jesse Rigsby and his best friend Eric discover just how dangerous video games—and the people making them—can be.This set includes all five adventures:Book One: Trapped in a Video Game — Jesse and Eric enter Full Blast and realize someone (or something) inside the game is hunting JesseBook Two: The Invisible Invasion — A monster-filled mobile game leads to a risky mission and a shady company with secretsBook Three: Robots Revolt — Video game robots escape into the real world, where there are no extra livesBook Four: Return to Doom Island — A retro survival run with drones, androids, and an eight-bit sharkBook Five: The Final Boss — A 10-minute countdown to save the world from an all-powerful villain’s planWho it’s for:Kids who love video games—and parents looking for books that match that passionReluctant readers who need a funny, fast-moving series with manageable chaptersFamilies who want an addictive read-aloud for ages 8–10 (and many readers beyond, depending on level)What makes it different:Action and comedy on every page—without leaning into heavy, dark themesA “More to Explore” section in each book with kid-friendly programming concepts (like binary code and algorithms)Outcomes readers and parents mention:Kids stay engaged, keep turning pages, and build reading confidenceA go-to series for bedtime reading, classroom libraries, and “screen break” momentsIf you’re shopping for a can’t-miss gift for a young gamer—or a set that finally gets a kid excited about reading—grab Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete Series and jump in from Book One.

Perfect for kids who love video games, space mysteries, and social-deduction games like Among Us, the fast-paced choose-your-own-path Escape from a Video Game adventure series for middle grade readers turns reading into a thrilling screen-free gaming experience.What if you were trapped on a spaceship with a hidden traitor—and every choice you made could get you eliminated?In Escape from a Video Game: Mystery on the Starship Crusader, YOU control the action in an interactive sci-fi adventure packed with puzzles, secret clues, dangerous decisions, and multiple endings.You and seven other players have been invited inside a mysterious video game competition aboard the Starship Crusader. Survive to the end, and you win a million dollars. Sounds simple—until crew members start disappearing.Someone on the ship is lying. Someone is sabotaging the mission. And if you can’t uncover the traitor in time, you may never escape the game.As you explore hidden rooms, solve puzzles, make alliances, and uncover clues, every decision changes the story. Packed with branching storylines, suspenseful twists, hidden secrets, and replayable adventures, Mystery on the Starship Crusader combines the excitement of a video game with the imagination and creativity of reading.Why kids and parents love this interactive adventureChoose-your-own-adventure format with multiple endings Perfect for gamers, puzzle lovers, and reluctant readers Among Us–style hidden-traitor mystery in a sci-fi setting Encourages critical thinking, deduction, and decision-making Fast-paced action, suspense, humor, and survival challenges Screen-free entertainment that feels like playing a video game Great for middle-grade readers ages 8–10High replay value encourages rereading and exploration Perfect for readers who enjoyVideo game books for kids Interactive fiction and branching adventures Space mysteries and survival stories Puzzle-solving and hidden clues Among Us–style teamwork and betrayal Fast-paced books with nonstop suspense Whether your child already loves reading or prefers gaming over books, the immersive interactive adventure of Mystery on the Starship Crusader keeps readers guessing until the very end.Start the mission and see if you can uncover the traitor before it’s too late.

One hundred villains will enter Grim Island, but only one will be crowned the Greatest Supervillain of All Time. Will it be you?The latest battle royale video game from Bionosoft promises a crazy cast of villains, over-the-top superweapons, and non-stop action. But when you get sucked into the game, you discover that Grim Island is home to something far stranger than a few costumed baddies.Young gamers control the action in this new interactive adventure from the bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game. They’ll use critical thinking skills to solve puzzles, explore hidden areas, and outsmart villains. Then, once they finish the main story, they’ll get a chance to unlock a whole new tale.Fans of battle royale games like Fortnite will fall in love with the story’s frenetic pace and quirky humor, while parents will appreciate a book that can captivate the attention of their “I’d rather be gaming” kid.

This box set is the only way to own the complete Escape from a Video Game series plus The Lost Files, an exclusive bonus adventure! Each pick-your-plot story drops young readers into a different video game to defeat monsters, solve mysteries, and outsmart supervillains.The follow-up to the bestselling Trapped in a Video Game series puts the controller in your hands. Choose where to explore, when to attack, and who to trust as you uncover the secrets buried deep within each game. Once you finish the three main adventures, check out The Lost Files, in-print and illustrated for the first time, for one final showdown with the ultimate villain.Book One: The Secret of Phantom IslandTrek to a mysterious island as Cooper Hawke, the greatest treasure hunter the world has ever known. As you battle strange creatures, solve ancient puzzles, and unlock hidden areas, you’ll discover that Phantom Island is keeping secrets far more sinister than anyone could have imagined. Book Two: Mystery on the Starship CrusaderJoin eight strangers inside of a video game for a chance to win a million dollars. Survive to the end, and you’re rich. There’s just one problem: a traitor is hiding among your group. This whodunnit space adventure is perfect for fans of Among Us.Book Three: The EndgameOne hundred villains will enter Grim Island, but only one will be crowned the Greatest Supervillain of All Time. Will it be you? Fortnite fans will fall in love with this battle royale adventure’s frenetic pace and quirky humor.Bonus Book: The Lost FilesThe Lost Files unlocks each book’s secret adventure to take you on a wild ride that leads to the ultimate villain of the series. This newly illustrated collection of stories, previously only available online, provides a satisfying conclusion to the Escape from a Video Game saga.

A new series of standalone video game books from bestselling author Dustin Brady (Trapped in a Video Game series) to delight young gamers. Perfect for ages 9-12.YouTube sensation Sir Hype is using groundbreaking technology to take his annual mountain challenge inside of a video game. One hundred contestants will battle digital monsters, glitching terrain, and backstabbing allies for a chance at fame and fortune atop the peak—or, at least, a chance to make it out alive.Thanks to some quick thinking and a willingness to bend the truth, Archie Maloney does make it to the mountain. He also brings dozens of other contestants along for the ride, including his little cousin Mae, an ambitious girl named Naila, and the infamous Devil Doug. If the gang can survive a wild race to the mountain, fierce snowball fight against a robot yeti, and showdown with an avalanche, they'll discover that the real danger has just begun. On this mountain, you can't trust anyone.Dustin Brady's video game books have sold over two million copies by reaching reluctant readers where they are. Kids around the world love his fast-paced stories, short chapters, massive cliffhangers, and laugh-out-loud humor, while parents enjoy the quality writing and wholesome content. Adventures in a Video Game is Brady's most accessible series yet since the books are standalone adventures that can be read in any order.

Liam Chapman just bought a real, working time machine for only $3! Sure, it’s labeled “World’s Worst Time Machine,” but how bad could it be? Turns out, it’s so much worse than Liam could have ever imagined.“… fast-paced action, humor, and strong characters… Brady has written a great series starter that also has a nice sprinkling of history, a little science, and engaging, fun characters. Highly recommended.” — Jean Little LibraryWhen Liam summons Thomas Edison to help him finish his book report, the time machine delivers the wrong one. This Thomas Edison is a 10-year-old aspiring gangster from 1933 who demands to be called “Tommy Twinkles” and is also very interested in robbing a bank of the future. Liam could use some help from his parents here, but unfortunately, the time machine has kidnapped them both. In desperation, he turns to his friend Elsa. To set things right, these two fifth graders must embark on an adventure full of sci-fi gadgets, real-life gangsters, time travel, and a whole lot of Cheetos. With over two million books sold, author Dustin Brady has mastered the art of hooking kids on reading. Short chapters filled with heart-pounding adventure, hilarious twists, and unforgettable characters keep even the most reluctant readers invested to the last page. This new series adds real-life history to the formula, making it a fun, fresh way to learn.

Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, are back in this third and final installment of Leila & Nugget Mysteries. Leila, Kait, and their dogs are on a mission to rescue the missing Red Dogs' team mascot.Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, are back in this third and final installment of Leila & Nugget Mysteries. Leila, Kait, and their dogs are on a mission to rescue the missing Red Dogs' team mascot.This year’s Bark at the Park event at the Middleburg Red Dogs baseball stadium could not have gotten off to a worse start. The first pitch hasn’t even been thrown yet, and there’s already been a furry intruder, a dog stampede, and a kidnapped mascot. Now it’s up to Leila and Kait, along with their dogs Nugget and Baxter, to rescue Red Dogs’ mascot and save Bark at the Park. It’s a race to solve the mystery before the final out!

The world’s clunkiest time machine is back – held together with duct tape, twist ties, and a mountain of pickles – in this laugh-out-loud adventure from best-selling author Dustin Brady, perfect for fans of fast-paced, funny fiction.Legend says that an eccentric millionaire hid a treasure somewhere inside the legendary "White City" at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Elsa and Liam have reason to believe that this treasure holds the key to finding Elsa's grandfather, who disappeared mysteriously over a year ago. The kids reassemble the World's Worst Time Machine and investigate!Liam and Elsa are not the only time travelers after the treasure. Not even close. If they're going to survive long enough to untangle the secrets of the White City, they'll need to upgrade their technology, make a few new friends, and rely on each other like never before. Oh, also, they're going to need a LOT of pickles.With over two million books sold, Dustin Brady has cracked the code for keeping kids reading. Short chapters, zany twists, and unforgettable characters hook even the most reluctant readers, while the blend of real history and hilarious storytelling makes this series both fun and fresh. Ideal for fans of time-travel adventures, wacky humor, and page-turning mysteries,World’s Worst Time Machine: Treasure in the White City will have readers racing to the last page.

Bestselling author Dustin Brady (Trapped in a Video Game series) uses his proven formula of short chapters, massive cliffhangers, and laugh-out-loud humor to turn young gamers into enthusiastic readers through his new series of video game books.Bentley Carmone's twelfth birthday party has been—without question—his worst. You see, video game aliens just kidnapped all his guests.Now, Bentley must team up with Polly, a gas station mascot turned video game hero, to hunt down the aliens. Armed with a blaster and laser sword, Polly would be the perfect partner for this job if she could ever stop invading mini-golf courses and blowing up semi-trucks. Over time, Bentley learns that Polly may hold the key not only to saving his friends, but also to solving a mystery that has haunted the Carmone family for years. Can Bentley get through to her before it's too late?Dustin Brady's video game books have sold over two million copies by reaching reluctant readers (ages 8-10) where they are. Kids around the world love his fast-paced stories, while parents enjoy the quality writing and wholesome content. Irresistible even to kids who think they don’t like reading, Adventures in a Video Game is Brady's most accessible series yet since the books are standalone adventures that can be read in any order.

The $3 time machine strikes again in this third and final installment in the series perfect for fans who love funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists from best-selling author Dustin Brady.Professor Snellenburg is a mysterious man. What’s the real story behind his time machine? What does the villainous Queen want with him? And where is he now?To find the professor, Elsa and Liam will need to start digging up answers to these long-buried secrets. Their search starts with the Voynich Manuscript—a book from the Middle Ages that puzzles historians and codebreakers to this day. They’ll travel to an alternate dimension, where they’ll meet Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (the geologist, not the wrestler) and discover the shocking origin of time slime. Finally, with the help of the World’s Worst Time Machine, they’ll attempt a journey to the very center of time.As the kids close in on the answers they’ve been seeking, their world begins turning upside down. Who’s the hero of this story? Who’s the villain? And what happens when you find out that everything you thought you knew was a lie?With over two million books sold, Dustin Brady has cracked the code for keeping kids reading. Short chapters, zany twists, and unforgettable characters hook even the most reluctant readers, while the blend of real history and hilarious storytelling makes this series both fun and fresh. Ideal for fans of time-travel adventures, wacky humor, and page-turning mysteries, the World’s Worst Time Machine series will have readers racing to the last page.

This box set collects the three books of the popular Leila & Nugget Mystery series for developing readers! With her trusty dog, Nugget, Leila is ready to take on any case that comes her way.Kidnapped pet? Missing mascot? Decades old treasure hunt? Leila Beal and Nugget are on the trail!Book One: Who Stole Mr. T?: Leila and Nugget have big plans for their snow day—that is, until a neighborhood pet goes missing. Now, they’ve got to solve the mystery before the turtlenapper can strike again. Could it be Weirdy Beardy, the construction worker? Perhaps it’s the cranky, old neighbor lady. Or maybe, just maybe, this is an inside job. Who Stole Mr. T? will keep young readers guessing until the last page. Book Two: The Case with No Clues: Mr. McGee was the principal of Englewood Elementary in 1947, and the students have just discovered that he created a massive treasure hunt all those years ago... But Mr. McGee disappeared before he could share any of the clues. Seventy years later, Leila and Nugget are ready to crack the case and find that missing treasure.Book Three: Bark at the Park: This year’s Bark at the Park event at the Middleburg Red Dogs baseball stadium could not have gotten off to a worse start. The first pitch hasn’t even been thrown yet, and there’s already been a furry intruder, a dog stampede, and a kidnapped mascot. Now it’s up to Leila and Kait, along with their dogs Nugget and Baxter, to rescue Red Dogs’ mascot and save Bark at the Park. It’s a race to solve the mystery before the final out!From best-selling author Dustin Brady (Trapped in a Video Game series), Leila & Nugget Mysteries reward young readers (ages 7-9) with nonstop laughs, twists, and—of course—cute pets.

In the next Adventures in a Video Game installment, Diego and his new friends, including a robot, must solve Guntir Island’s many mysteries before the clock hits zero.With its beautiful coral reef, lush jungle, and powdery white beach, Guntir Island is paradise. Too bad it’s going to explode in two hours.  Diego has just arrived on Guntir Island with no memory of how he got there, where he’s from, or even who he is. Now, he must team up with five other kids in the same predicament to defuse the bomb. Their guide on this deadly mission will be Robbie, a frustratingly friendly robot who definitely knows more than he’s letting on. Can Diego and his new friends solve Guntir Island’s many mysteries before the clock hits zero?

Cozy Critter Valley is more than Harper’s favorite game—it’s her life. Since moving across the country two years ago, Harper’s only joy has come from chatting with her old friends while playing the game. Now, it looks like Cozy Critter Valley is about to end. Forever.In the game's final days, Harper is presented with a high-stakes opportunity to save the community she loves. As the clock ticks down, Harper and her friends will need to become masters of disguise, deception, forgery, arts, crafts, and banjos to pull off the ultimate heist. The game may be cozy, but failure won't be. As Harper confronts dangers both within the valley and her own team, she'll be forced to make impossible decisions. This adventure will test everything she knows about friendship, loyalty, and trust in the digital age.Dustin Brady's video game books have sold over two million copies by reaching reluctant readers where they are. Kids around the world love his fast-paced stories, while parents enjoy the quality writing and wholesome content. Adventures in a Video Game is Brady's most accessible series yet since the books are standalone adventures that can be read in any order.

The “World’s Worst Time Machine” sends Liam and Elsa on a string of extraordinary expeditions in this series perfect for fans of funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists from bestselling author Dustin Brady. A hilariously broken time machine leads fifth graders Liam and Elsa into a whirlwind of unforgettable adventures. Whether accidentally summoning the wrong Thomas Edison, hunting for treasure at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, or digging up long-buried secrets in an alternate dimension, this series from bestselling author Dustin Brady promises mystery, action, and excitement. Book One: World’s Worst Time Machine: When Liam accidentally summons the wrong Thomas Edison, chaos ensues as “Tommy Twinkles” plots to rob a futuristic bank. To rescue his kidnapped parents and set things rights, Liam and his friend Elsa embark on a thrilling adventure filled with sci-fi gadgets, time travel, and real-life gangsters. Book Two: Treasure in the White City: Legend tells of a treasure hidden in Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair, and Liam and Elsa believe it could help them find Elsa’s missing grandfather. Armed with their patched-up time machine, they must outwit rival time travelers, unravel the White City’s secrets, and rely on each other like never before. Book Three: Journey to the Center of Time: Liam and Elsa search for the mysterious Professor Snellenburg by unraveling long-hidden secrets, starting with the puzzling Voynich Manuscript. Along the way, they travel to an alternate dimension, uncover the origin of time slime, and journey to the very center of time.

A high-energy boxed set featuring four complete video game adventures plus a bonus book of 3 short stories by bestselling author Dustin Brady—packed with short chapters, huge cliffhangers, and hilarious twists that turn young gamers into eager readers.Level up your reading with this action-packed 5-book boxed set from bestselling author Dustin Brady, created especially for kids who love video games and fast, funny stories. With short chapters, nonstop cliffhangers, and cinematic adventure, this collection is perfect for gamers who think they don’t like books—until they open this one. Each volume in the set features a standalone story in a completely different video game world, making it easy for readers to start with any book in the collection. What’s inside the boxed set: Book One — My Friend from the Future Bently Carmone’s birthday explodes into chaos when video game aliens invade his party. Teaming up with the hero from his dad’s game (who has somehow come to life), Bently must defeat the invaders and uncover a long-kept family mystery. Book Two — Don’t Climb This Mountain YouTube star Sir Hype launches a digital mountain challenge. Archie Maloney joins 99 other players in a dangerous race filled with monsters, glitches, and scheming rivals—all for a shot at fame or survival. Book Three — Never Trust a Robot Diego wakes up on Guntir Island with no memory, five other kids in the same situation, and a bomb counting down. Their only guide? Robbie—a cheerful robot who definitely knows more than he’s telling. Book Four — Great Pie Heist Harper must pull off the ultimate rescue mission to save Cozy Critter Valley before the game shuts down forever. But with friends and foes colliding, even a perfect heist might not be enough. Bonus Book — The (Super Safe, Nothing to Worry About) Fun Pack Three illustrated short stories—1 v 1, Free, and Super Mateo—celebrating popular video game genres. Perfect for fans of Minecraft, Fortnite, and Brady’s hit series Trapped in a Video Game and Escape from a Video Game, this boxed set blends heart, humor, teamwork, and high-stakes adventure. Whether you’re shopping for a reluctant reader, a video-game fanatic, or a kid who loves cliffhangers, this collection delivers five times the fun.