Review: Middle-grade must-read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 25, 2013
Power Play is the story of Jaycee, a typical young teenage girl who loves to play video games. She can't wait to receive the special controller she ordered, and when it arrives, she discovers this controller is more special than she ever anticipated. Magically transported to the world of her favorite video game, Jaycee finds herself facing danger that never existed in the actual game. In this world, she's known as a great heroine, though there are some who doubt her authenticity. She must prove herself worthy of undertaking a great quest to save the kingdom.This is a very enjoyable middle-grade story kids from nine and older will enjoy. I think most middle-school teens will identify with Jaycee and will root for her success. As the mom of two teenage daughters and one video-game-obsessed preteen son, this book definitely gets my mom stamp of approval. I'm always happy to discover books that portray girls as everyday heroines. Jaycee doesn't have any special skills. She isn't bad-ass. But, she's a girl who cares about others and is willing to overlook her own fears or physical discomfort in order to do what she can to make a difference.I would recommend Power Play to readers who love a fast-paced story with a bit of mystery, lots of action, and tons of fun. It was a great read.