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UNCORRECTED PROOF — NOT FOR SALE illustrated -by- Mike l aughead -by- Michael a nthony s teeleUNCORRECTED PROOF - NOT FOR RESALEFeed The Beast by Michael Anthony Steele illustrated by Mike laugheAd UNCORRECTED PROOF - NOT FOR RESALEPublished by Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 1710 Roe Crest Drive, North Mankato, Minnesota 56003 capstonepub.com Copyright © 2024 by Capstone. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Steele, Michael Anthony, author. | Laughead, Mike, illustrator. Title: Feed the beast / by Michael Anthony Steele ; illustrated by Mike Laughead. Description: North Mankato, Minnesota : Stone Arch Books, [2024] | Series: Open world squad | Audience: Ages 9–11. | Audience: Grades 4–6. | Summary: Thirteen-year-old Mason and his friends are totally absorbed by an online video game, and their current task is to collect ingredients for a meal to deal with a fierce dragon, but Mason has an even more frightening task—preparing dinner for his demanding eight-year-old brother while their mother is at work. Identifiers: LCCN 2023026330 (print) | LCCN 2023026331 (ebook) | ISBN 9781669031703 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781669031666 (paperback) | ISBN 9781669031673 (pdf) | ISBN 9781669031680 (epub) Subjects: LCSH: Video games—Juvenile fiction. | Fantasy games—Juvenile fiction. | Video gamers—Juvenile fiction. | Brothers—Juvenile fiction. | CYAC: Video games— Fiction. | Fantasy games—Fiction. | Brothers—Fiction. | LCGFT: Novels. Classification: LCC PZ7.S8147 Fc 2024 (print) | LCC PZ7.S8147 (ebook) | DDC 813.6 [Fic]—dc23/eng/20230606 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2023026330 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2023026331 Designed by Heidi Thompson All internet sites appearing in back matter were available and accurate when this book was sent to press. UNCORRECTED PROOF - NOT FOR RESALETable of Contents CHAPTER 1 Attack from the Grave ..........................8 CHAPTER 2 Unbeatable Undead .................................15 CHAPTER 3 What’s for Dinner? .................................19 CHAPTER 4 Shopping Trip ..........................................25 CHAPTER 5 Bad News ...................................................30 CHAPTER 6 Web of Fear .............................................35 CHAPTER 7 One More Member ..................................43 CHAPTER 8 Time-Out ....................................................48 CHAPTER 9 Dinner for One .......................................56 CHAPTER 10 Dinner for Two .......................................65 UNCORRECTED PROOF - NOT FOR RESALEUNCORRECTED PROOF - NOT FOR RESALEIn this online video game, players are free. Be whatever avatar you want. Team up with whomever you want. Choose any type of mission you want! Fantasy adventure, battle racing, sci-fi action, and more. So log on . . . Open World awaits! UNCORRECTED PROOF - NOT FOR RESALEThe Squad Hanna Kai Kai doesn’t like being the center of attention. He chose a role in OW where he can help others. In the background. His ninja avatar has many pockets to hold the squad’s gear. Kai takes the job very seriously. He is quick to rush into a fight and pass out anything the group needs. Hanna is often busy with her school’s drama department. She first joined OW to spend more time with her best friend, Zoe. In OW, she’s great with a bow and arrow. Hanna is thrilled to take on a big role during the squad’s attacks. Screen name: K-EYE Avatar: Techno-Ninja Strengths: Supply, Stealth Screen name: hanna_banana Avatar: Elvin Archer Strengths: Speed, Long-Range Attacks UNCORRECTED PROOF - NOT FOR RESALEMason Zoe Mason knows the value of teamwork. So he and his best friend, Kai, teamed up in OW with cross-country friends Hanna and Zoe. Mason has a strong avatar. But his true strength? Acting as squad leader and bringing together the players’ many skills. Zoe is a tech wizard and OW expert. She has been playing the longest out of the squad. Her avatar’s magic and defense skills help keep the group safe. Zoe isn’t quite a pro gamer. But close! Hundreds of followers watch her live streams. Screen name: MACE1 Avatar: Robo-Warrior Strengths: Leadership, Close-Range Attacks Screen name: ZKatt Avatar: Feline Wizard Strengths: Spells, Defense UNCORRECTED PROOF - NOT FOR RESALENext >