Trapped in a Video Game: The Invisible Invasion

If your kid loves video games but struggles to get excited about reading, the bestselling Trapped in a Video Game series delivers the fast-paced action, humor, and cliffhanger suspense that keeps middle-grade readers turning pages.

In this second Trapped in a Video Game adventure, Jesse Rigsby thought he was done with dangerous games forever. But when his friend Mark disappears inside Go Wild—a wild Pokémon Go–style mobile game—Jesse jumps back in to save him. There’s just one problem: Jesse is invisible.

Now Jesse must survive a school overrun with video-game creatures, including Bigfoot in the library, velociraptors in the bathroom, and a massive fire-breathing bat in the cafeteria. To rescue his friend and escape the game alive, he’ll need courage, quick thinking, and serious gaming skills.

Packed with black-and-white illustrations, short chapters, and nonstop twists, Trapped in a Video Game: The Invisible Invasion is designed to hook readers who say they “don’t like books.”

Why kids and parents love this series

• Fast-paced illustrated chapter book for ages 8–10
• Perfect for reluctant readers and gaming fans
• Video game–inspired adventure with humor, mystery, and action
• Cliffhanger endings that encourage independent reading
• Great for readers who enjoy Minecraft-style stories and survival adventures
• Accessible reading level for grades 2–4
• Combines real-world settings with imaginative game mechanics
• Ideal for classroom reading, book fairs, and family read-alouds

Perfect for readers who enjoy

• Video game stories for kids
• Action-packed middle grade adventures
• Funny illustrated chapter books
• Monster battles and survival missions
• Books that make reading feel exciting and approachable

Whether your child already loves books or needs the right series to get started, Trapped in a Video Game: The Invisible Invasion is an exciting adventure that keeps readers engaged from the first page to the final cliffhanger.

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Dustin Brady writes funny, action-packed books for kids. Although he regularly gets locked out of his own accounts for forgetting passwords, Dustin still remembers the Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Genie code for infinite lives. It’s SLXPLOVS. Dustin lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, kids, and a small dog named Nugget.