My son, who's obsessed with watching those esports streams on YouTube, really liked the sound of this one. It's about a girl named Valentina who gets asked to join a local esports team, but she needs to learn how to be a good teammate. He's been all about playing solo lately, so I thought it might be a good way to get him thinking about teamwork in a fun way.
He actually finished it in one sitting, which is rare for him. Usually he complains about reading being boring, but he said the esports stuff was cool and he liked how Valentina had to figure out how to work with the other kids. There aren't any pictures, which is fine for him at this age, and the writing style seemed pretty straightforward. He didn't ask me any questions about the plot or anything, so I'm guessing it was easy to follow. He did mention wanting to try some of the strategies the book talked about in his own games.
The AR level is 3.2, so it was definitely an easy read for my rising sixth grader. He got 0.5 AR points for it, so it's a good choice if you're looking for something quick to boost their points total. It's a pretty short book too, I think around 3000 words, so it doesn't feel like a huge commitment to get through it.
If your kid is into video games, especially the competitive kind, they'll probably enjoy this. It's a pretty light read and doesn't get too deep into anything, but it's a decent way to sneak in a little bit about teamwork and communication. If your child is more into fantasy or adventure, this might not be their cup of tea. But if they spend hours watching other people play video games, they'll probably connect with Valentina and her esports journey.