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Not Ready Player One

Illustrated by Amy Jindra

About The Book

A very unlucky kid enters a real video game—and gets stuck on pause—in the ninth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series!

Video games are totally cool, right? Especially if you’re the one playing on the outside of the screen. But what if you could go into the video game and become the player that all those evil mini-bosses are trying to beat? [REDACTED] gets the chance to find out when helping his friend with a video game project threatens to lead to a big GAME OVER!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

About The Author

Andy Nonamus has been writing for as long as he can remember. He lives in New York.

About The Illustrator

Amy Jindra is a Cleveland, Ohio, native with a passion for illustration. Ever since she can remember, she has been drawing everything and anything. She enjoys developing characters and scenes that tell a story, create a connection, and warm the heart. Amy is fueled and inspired by the arts, family and friends, and good sushi.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Little Simon (September 16, 2025)
  • Length: 128 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665973588
  • Ages: 5 - 9

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