Con Quest!

by Sam Maggs (Author)

Con Quest!
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

"An awesome adventure that celebrates fandom--and what could be better than that?" --Nerdist

The debut novel from bestselling author Sam Maggs, Con Quest! is a comics convention adventure for young readers about fandom, family, and finding your place in the world!

Cat and Alex are excited to be at the world's most popular comics convention--and they're even more excited to compete in the Quest, a huge scavenger hunt run by their favorite nerdy celebrity. The big prize: a chance to meet him!

The twins ditch their older sister Fi and set off to find geeky clues, tackle nerdy challenges, and cross as many items as possible off their Quest list, which includes volunteering at an Artist Alley booth, gathering cosplayers in enough colors to make a double rainbow, and actually finding something healthy to eat in the convention center!

Can the twins work together even when they disagree on how to compete? Will Fi find Cat and Alex before their parents realize they're missing? Most importantly, can these ultimate fans complete the ultimate Quest?

An Imprint Book

"An absolute treasure, full of heart, fandom, and family."--Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times-bestselling author of The Oracle Code

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Kirkus

Starred Review
The next best thing to actually attending a con.

ALA/Booklist

An exciting read.

Review quotes

An absolute love letter to con culture... The next best thing to actually attending a con. —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

An exciting read... A geektastic book for those who love conventions or who want a sneak peek into comic-con culture. —Booklist

With plenty of playful insider references for the knowledgeable nerd-culture reader, this novel serves as a solid introduction to fan culture for middle-grade readers. —The Bulletin

Witty and delightful, Con Quest! speaks directly to the heart of the magic of conventions... Sam Maggs brings the ultimate adventure to life. —C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick

Con Quest! delivers a spectacularly geeky and uplifting story packed full of humor and heart... Sure to thrill and fill (8-bit) hearts of all ages. I loved every single page. —Eric Smith, author of The Geek's Guide to Dating and Don't Read the Comments

A vibrant love letter to all things geek. I laughed, I shipped, I squeed—I would die for this book. —Sarah Kuhn, author of Heroine Complex

A thrilling adventure through the hallowed halls of pop culture. I couldn't put it down! —Kevin Panetta, author of Zodiac Starforce and Bloom

The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy:

Inclusive, funny, super smart, and sweet. —The Mary Sue

I wish I'd had this handbook when I first ventured into the fanzones! —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Song of the Lioness series

Part analysis and part celebration... A must-have for anyone interested in fangirl culture. —Beth Revis, New York Times-bestselling author of Star Wars: Rebel Rising

Sam Maggs
Sam Maggs is a bestselling writer of books, comics, and video games. She has been a senior game writer, including work on Marvel's Spider-Man; the author of books like The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy, The Unstoppable Wasp: Built on Hope, and Tell No Tales; and a comics writer for beloved titles like Marvel Action: Captain Marvel, Transformers, and My Little Pony. Her work has taken her to comic book conventions all over the world. A Canadian in Los Angeles, she misses Coffee Crisp and bagged milk. Con Quest! is her debut middle-grade novel.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781250791870
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
N/A
Publication date
June 20, 2021
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
Library of Congress categories
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