Trapped in a Video Game: Robots Revolt

What happens when video game villains escape into the real world? In this third book in the bestselling Trapped in a Video Game middle grade series, Jesse Rigsby faces his most dangerous mission yet… because this time there are no extra lives.

Perfect for kids who love video games, robots, humor, and nonstop action, Trapped in a Video Game: Robots Revolt delivers fast-paced adventure designed to keep middle-grade readers hooked from chapter one.

After accidentally releasing the evil robot villains from Super Bot World 3 into the real world, Jesse must stop them before someone gets hurt. Normally, he’d rely on his best friend Eric to help save the day—but Eric has disappeared.

To find him, Jesse must survive collapsing mine carts, sewer piranhas, mysterious agents, giant robotic enemies, and a towering hundred-foot robot named Goliatron. But defeating video game villains outside the game may be harder than Jesse ever imagined.

Filled with illustrations, cliffhanger chapters, and laugh-out-loud moments, this action-packed adventure blends science fiction, gaming culture, and middle-grade humor into a reading experience kids won’t want to put down.

Why readers love Trapped in a Video Game

• Fast-paced illustrated chapter book for ages 8–10
• Great for reluctant readers and independent reading practice
• Packed with robots, boss battles, gaming challenges, and suspense
• Short chapters and cliffhangers that encourage “just one more chapter”
• Perfect for kids who love video games, Minecraft-style adventures, and sci-fi action
• Accessible reading level for grades 2 and up
• Combines humor, mystery, and high-stakes adventure
• Ideal for classroom libraries, book fairs, and gifts for gamers

Perfect for readers who enjoy

• Video game adventure books for kids
• Robot and sci-fi stories
• Funny middle-grade action novels
• Survival missions and dangerous quests
• Illustrated chapter books with nonstop pacing

Whether your child already loves reading or just needs the right series to get started, Robots Revolt delivers exciting, game-inspired adventure that keeps readers engaged all the way to the final showdown.

Jump into the next level of the adventure today!

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.