Game Over!

When Jay discovers a talent for computing, will he pursue his newfound passion or follow the crowd? A heartwarming story from multi-award winning author of Anisha the Accidental Detective.
Can you be true to yourself without losing your friends along the way? Jay is excited about a game-design project being worked on by the Computing Club at school. He wants to join in, but there's a big problem.
Jay's friends think Computing is only for nerds and they want him to a new football team with them. Both activities happen at the same time, so Jay has to choose.
Can he find the courage to tell his friends how he really feels, and if he does, will it mean their friendship is over ...?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

About the author

Serena Patel is the author of the Anisha Accidental Detective series, winner of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards.

Product details

• Authors: Serena Patel
• Assisted by: Louise Forshaw (Illustration), Forshaw Louise (Illustration)
• Publisher: Collins Learning
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 11.09.2025
• EAN: 9780008736729
• ISBN: 978-0-00-873672-9
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 198 mm x 4 mm
• Illustrations: 14 b/w, illus
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Peer Pressure, JUVENILE FICTION / Computers & Digital Media, Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Interest age: from c 9 years, For reluctant or struggling readers (children / teenagers), JUVENILE FICTION / Technology / General, Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories