Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena

Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena, the first book in a middle grade fantasy series by Julie C. Dao, follows Clip and Sadie Chu, siblings with a fierce rivalry but a shared love for laser tag. When the high-tech Blackwood Gaming Arena comes to town, they are eager to compete, but soon realize they must work together to fight a sinister force within the virtual simulation. As they navigate epic battlegrounds, they learn the importance of teamwork in order to achieve victory. A rollicking, action-packed adventure of laser tag and fierce sibling rivalries, Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena is the first book in a commercial middle grade fantasy series by Julie C. Dao. Clip and Sadie Chu couldn’t be more different. Popular, athletic Clip wants to become his school’s first seventh-grade soccer captain, while brainy star student Sadie is determined to prove that she can do anything her boastful brother can. They have just one thing in common: they love laser tag. Like, really love it. When the Blackwood Gaming Arena comes to town, bringing virtual reality headsets and state-of-the-art courses, they couldn’t be more excited—or competitive. But then a mysterious figure appears and claims to be a part of the game, forcing the Chus and their friends to save themselves from a sinister force lurking inside the simulation. Together, they must fight their way through epic battlegrounds that will test their speed, skills, and smarts. But will Clip and Sadie learn that they’re far better off working together than competing for the ultimate victory?