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Synopsis
A few minutes ago, Meghan Moretti's biggest concern was getting the kids' athletic clothes washed in time for practice this evening. Now, it seems that Earth has been forced into participating in some high-stakes intergalactic reality television. All electrical wiring has been slagged, and most combustibles neutralized. Some kind of evil space rodents are appearing on the front lawn, too. Like any parent, Meghan's first instinct is to keep her young kids safely away from the monsters, but an odd stroke of luck has her coming into some advanced information about this dangerous game. She learns that her kids will have to fight too. What's a mom to do? --- The beginning of an apocalyptic LitRPG saga.
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Is Time to Play appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A mother must protect her children when Earth is thrust into a deadly intergalactic game with monster attacks. Contains moderate fantasy violence and life-threatening situations involving children, but focuses on parental protection and survival strategy rather than graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and animal harm (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will appreciate the unique twist of a mom as the hero navigating video game-style mechanics to protect her family during an alien apocalypse.