Five pieces. One hidden code. Zero extra lives.
Gabriel is six years old. He loves video games, devours books at bedtime, and dreams of designing games of his own.
Then a mysterious poster appears in his classroom, and only Gabriel can read it:
Secret Level Unlocked.
Player: Gabriel.
Do you accept the challenge?
He accepts.
But this is not a game on a screen.
Suddenly, the real world starts playing by game rules. A bench vanishes from the schoolyard. The water fountain disappears. The recess bell stops ringing, and no one else even remembers it existed.
With his five best friends and Tobias, his small but unexpectedly fearless dachshund, Gabriel must find the pieces of a lost code before the Glitch quietly erases everything he loves.
But the final challenge is not about winning points, beating enemies, or finding a secret door.
It is about courage.
And the code is not a word.
It is a choice.
Gabriel and the Secret Level of the Real World is a playful and heartfelt chapter book for ages 6 to 9, blending video game adventure, friendship, imagination, and the kind of bravery that begins when a child feels scared but keeps going anyway.
Perfect for young readers who love:
– Video games and game design
– Big adventures with best friends
– Brave little dogs
– School mysteries and hidden secrets
– Being scared and going on anyway — what real courage means
