The Invitation
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Pub Date Sep 26 2023 | Archive Date Apr 1 2025
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Description
International Bestselling Series!
"Dystopia for elementary school. Something from The Matrix, something from 1984, something from Ender's Game, something from Ready Player One […] The plot about two brothers who are trying to play the famous computer game KEPLER62 […] is definitely engaging." -Goodreads Reviewer
A new sci-fi adventure full-color illustrated series featuring brothers who are selected for a mission to save humanity!
Overpopulation has caused earth’s natural resources to diminish, and people are struggling to survive. Thirteen-year-old Ari is looking after his little brother Joni, who has fallen ill with a mysterious virus. The boys manage to get hold of a copy of Kepler62, the newest computer game that everyone’s talking about and which is supposed to be almost impossible to complete. Working together, the brothers manage the impossible and they soon discover that Kepler62 is more than just a game. It’s an invitation – for an adventure.
Advance Praise
"Worthy of all the praise and popularity! […] An impressive world, an addictive plot, lovely brothers as the main characters and great illustrations as the icing on the cake. The story is set in a fictional future, which also reflects the real problems of today's world. My lunch breaks at work were about to drag on because I couldn't put this book down. I have to borrow the second book in the series soon!" -Goodreads @luonnonlukija
"The pacing was great and the book is really short right so I finished it really quickly […] We said this already but the illustrations are really great […] I love the characters and couldn't put it down, but it ended way too soon for me." 2Kid Reviews, YouTube www.youtube.com/@2KidReviews
"The setting is a dark, dystopian place with the motto of 'The government is our friend.' The absence of the boys’ mother adds to the somber tone. […] Frequent cartoon art, with Manga-like characters, will pique the interest of reluctant readers." Youth Services Book Review, Reviews by Massachusetts librarians
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781646900336 |
| PRICE | $16.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 128 |
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Featured Reviews
Educator 539848
This is the first installment in a series following two brothers living on an Earth damaged from overpopulation. Younger brother, Joni, has been given a copy of the much sought-after game, Kepler62, which turns out to be the start of the boys' mission to save Earth.
This book was very clearly the first part of a series. Much of the story was scene-setting and context - not a great deal happens. Some parts were a bit disjointed and there were some big jumps between chapters, that were confusing. I really enjoyed it though and hope to be able to access future episodes (rather than sequels - it feels like a comic and perhaps this would've made the chapter transitions easier to follow) when they come out! I can also see that it would be very popular at school so it'll definitely be one to add to the collection.
Rashmi S, Reviewer
Full-colour sci fi - MORE OF THIS, PLEASE. I'd love to have seen the world explored further but I thought the premise was exciting and interesting (and extremely topical) and I absolutely love the art.
Kourtney R, Reviewer
I like the cover on this novel it pulls you in and makes you want to read it. The color scheme is lovely the illustrator did a great job on it.
Librarian 1675911
*Thank you Netgalley and Arctic Books USA for the E-ARC*
For whatever reason, I thought this was a graphic novel. It is not! However, I think that expectation colored my opinion of this book a little bit.
We start with a young boy trying to steal a video game that is rumored to change everything and offer an incredible prize. The world is dying, water is limited, adults behave strangely, and the boy and his little brother want out. This book started off a little slow and confusing for me. The world building is somewhat sparse, but gradual. I do think that the main focus of this middle grade series is to be about the world they *become* apart of, not the one they are currently in during this book. It also ends on a cliffhanger, setting up the premise for book two.
Things I enjoyed:
- The art sprinkled throughout the book
- The friendship the brother's have
- The idea behind Kepler62 - a new planet or world or whatever it may become
I think with the right expectations (Not a graphic novel!!) this could be fun and engaging for the right readers.
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