by Brandon Mull
First published 2012
When Nate and his friends discover the Arcadeland amusement center hides a magical secret, they must band together to uncover the truth. Tickets earned at the arcade's games can be redeemed for special stamps that grant extraordinary powers. But the greedy arcade owner has his own plans for the ultimate prize. Can Nate and his friends outwit the adults and keep the stamps out of the wrong hands?
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Arcadeland
433 pages · Hardcover · Shadow Mountain