Jay is thrust into a fight for survival as the virtual world of Apocalypta begins to leak into reality in this heart-pounding teen thriller from award-winning author SJ Wills.
Apocalypta is the hardest game Jay has ever played, so when a cheat link pops up on his screen mid-battle he can't resist downloading it. With the help of Life Hack, Jay races ahead of his friends to the final level. But when he spots an NPC acting strangely, an unsettling feeling sinks in.
At school the next day, reality twists: teachers talk about XP, Grub replaces pizza and the injury his character suffered in-game appears on Jay's own leg.
As the wound worsens, Jay realises that Apocalypta has merged with his world and he must find a cure quickly. Can he level up before it's too late?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.
| ISBN: | 9780008800765 |
| Publication date: | 8th October 2026 |
| Author: | S.J. Wills |
| Publisher: | Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
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Jay is thrust into a fight for survival as the virtual world of Apocalypta begins to leak into reality in this heart-pounding teen thriller from award-winning author SJ Wills. Apocalypta is the hardest game Jay has ever played, so when a cheat link pops up on his screen mid-battle he can't resist downloading it.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Life Hack and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Life Hack features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Adventure Stories, Science Fiction, Thrillers, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 11+, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Teens, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Game-related / LitRPG stories, Recommendations, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Special features and related items
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. Pre-order. 8th October 2026.
Life Hack was written by S.J. Wills and published by Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Life Hack has 80 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. Pre-order. 8th October 2026.
