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Get your young gamer excited to read with some of the best fiction books about video games! <\/em>

Kids love video games! From the fun graphics to the exciting challenges to the chance to explore virtual worlds, there\u2019s endless entertainment to be had at their favorite gaming console. Why not use their love of video games to get them excited about books, too! 

Books about video games are a great way to show kids just how fun and versatile reading can be\u2014especially if they\u2019re a reluctant or struggling reader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we\u2019re sharing the best fictional books about video games on Epic. 
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The Secret Treasure<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Written By:<\/strong> Winter Morgan
Age Range:<\/strong> 9\u201312 years

If your kid likes Minecraft, they\u2019ll love this series inspired by the popular kids\u2019 game. Treasure hunters Noah and Violet stumble upon a chest in a jungle temple filled with a rare enchantment book that can make diamond swords and armor extremely powerful. When griefers try to steal the enchantment book, Noah and Violet must come up with a good plan to hide it and stay alive. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trapped in a Video Game<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Written By<\/strong>: Dustin Brady
Age Range: <\/strong>9\u201312 years

Jesse hates video games\u2014and for good reason. After getting sucked into a new game with his best friend, Jesse quickly discovers that he’s being followed by a mysterious figure. If he doesn’t figure out what’s going on fast, he’ll be trapped for good! Filled with humor, action and a unique\u00a0blend of video game elements and real-life adventure. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Attack on the Overworld<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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By:<\/strong> Danica Davidson
Age Range<\/strong>: 9\u201312 years

Another fun one for Minecraft lovers! Stevie and Maison continue to travel between the Overworld and the human world. When cyberbullies turn the Overworld into eternal night and unleash a pack of zombies, the friends must work together to save the day. A thrilling chapter book that’s sure to become a favorite among Minecrafters and other video game enthusiasts!\u00a0

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Creature Feature: Zombie Mode<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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By<\/strong>: Scarlet Varlow
Illustrated by:<\/strong> Marilisa Cotroneo
Age Range<\/strong>: 7\u20139

Jude can’t wait to play the cursed video game he found. As a result, he accidentally causes the dead to rise from the secluded graveyard that he passes on his way to school. He teams up with his friends to stop the zombies before they can break out of the graveyard. Read this early chapter book for an exciting story about video games, teamwork and creative problem-solving. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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By<\/strong>: Cube Kid
Illustrated by:<\/strong> Saboten
Age Range:<\/strong> 9\u201311

Enjoy the first volume in the best-selling unofficial Minecraft adventure series! Twelve-year-old Runt is about to choose his future vocation at the Minecraftia school\u2014but what he really wants is to be a warrior like his hero, Steve. Written in journal-style, this book is sure to appeal to lovers of Minecraft and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Its fast pace, wit and illustrations make it a favorite book about video games. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gamer Girls: Gnat vs. Spyder<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Written By:<\/strong> Andrea Towers (Author)
Illustrated by: <\/strong>Alexis Jauregui
Age Range: <\/strong>9 -11

Thirteen-year-old Natalie lives a double life. By day, she\u2019s an average eighth grader at Golden Trails Middle. At night, she\u2019s Gnat112, a streamer for her favorite video game, Alienlord<\/em>. When a new girl moves in next door, Natalie\u2019s double life is in danger of being revealed! The world of gaming and middle school drama come head-to-head in this middle grade book.\u00a0
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We hope this list helps get your video game lover excited about reading! For more books inspired by screen-time favorites, check out our blog post about Page-to-Screen Blockbusters on Epic<\/a>. Happy reading!\u00a0
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