A dangerous game

key selling points

• in this modernized, teen-appropriate hi-lo retelling of the classic short story “the most dangerous game” by richard connell, sixteen-year-old rain is a video game-loving teenager that finds himself in the middle of a hunt where he is the prey.
• “the most dangerous game” by richard connell is commonly used in classrooms due to its high-concept premise. this retelling brings the story into the modern era with a relatable teen protagonist.
• rain's growing violence and loss of humanity as well as the high-stakes action and suspense make this a gripping read for reluctant readers.
• sigmund brouwer is the award-winning author of over 100 books for young readers, with close to five million books in print. his books have won a christy book of the year and an arthur ellis award, and have been finalists for the td canadian children’s literature award.
• enhanced features (highly readable font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.