Winner of The 2018 Moonbeam Children's Book Award and The Gertrude Warner Book Award

"[Follin’s] smooth prose, realistic dialogue, tension and conflict between the characters, descriptions, surprising twists and turns, and solid pacing make for a delightful read for all ages." (Chanticleer Reviews, 5/5 Rating)

“A solid story of youthful conflict and a boy’s developing maturity. Skillfully written and engaging.” (Ted White, Hugo Award-winning author)

"Ethyr drew me in at once and held me to the end as if by an invisible force. I predict huge success for the story and its author, who is as skilled, imaginative, and vivacious a writer as I have discovered in years." (John Killinger, author of The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Harry Potter)

One sixth-grade kid. One video game. One seriously weird event.

When a mysterious opponent challenges Skyler Beam to a duel inside the game, the stakes go up. Skyler’s favorite video game has turned real - and deadly. In a race against time, Skyler, his friends, and a fluffy white dog must stop the inevitable before it’s too late. Can Skyler dodge his fate or is it game over?

Follow the adventures of Skyler, Ellie Claire (Skyler's best friend, adopted from Korea), and Skyler's adorable rescue dog Destiny in this action-filled fantasy for fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade kids who like video games. One of the best adventure books for kids aged nine to 12.