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Ever since his dad died in a shock accident, thirteen-year-old Gabe’s world has been turned upside-down and back to front. Literally: Gabe has discovered the ability to tell stories which take him into the past, or imagine an impossible version of the present or future that seems as real as real. Gabe has no clue what is going on. But the answers may lie with his mysterious uncle Jesse, an online game called Small Town Hero which seems to mirror Gabe’s own life, a long-lost grandmother, and the very fabric of time and the universe.

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Following the tragic death of his father, teenager Gabe’s world is turned upside down. As he grapples with grief and a new life with his estranged uncle, he discovers an extraordinary power: the ability to create alternate realities through a video game.

Gabe’s journey begins as an escape, but soon evolves into an interesting and empathetic exploration of family, loss and the very nature of reality.

This is a thought-provoking and rich read, perfect for older students and those interested in gaming or the notion of alternative realities.

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