Just One More Game
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With flying fingers, he looks for his chance.
He hops and skips over the stones.
He has to avoid the dreaded cross-bones.
He comes face-to-face with the Black Knight.
Corey's heart is racing!
His Mom is pacing!
This is it!!
The Black Knightâs sword is drawn.
Alas! With one quick blow, Corey is gone!
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About the Book
"Just One More Game" is about a young boy who is so obsessed with playing video games that he does not want to go outside to play or even eat dinner. His parents, sister, and friends all get upset with him, but he is determined to beat the Black Knight and win a spot in the Video Game Hall of Fame. He is cheered on by a wonderful cast of characters such as the family pets.
Written by Martha Hamlett and illustrated by Davey Morgan, "Just One More Game" makes reading fun with its creative storyline and wonderful visual appeal. You feel like you are playing the game right along with Corey!
About the Author
Martha Hamlett resides in Lynchburg, Virginia with her husband, Phil, and two boys, Noah and Christian. Her stories are inspired by her adventures as a young girl and by her own boys, who are always entertaining her with their antics. She enjoys making reading fun and encourages children to use their imagination.
Her first book, "Bats in the Air, Bats in My Hair," was shared throughout the state of Virginia at school readings, school book fairs, and at various teacher's conferences such as Longwood University's Summer Literacy Institute.
Martha collaborated with Illustrator, Davey Morgan, on both "Bats in the Air, Bats in My Hair" and "Just One More Game" to bring them to life. Davey is able to grab the reader's attention with his detailed and fun illustrations and draw them into the main character's adventures. He is experienced not only in illustration, but printmaking and photography as well. He received his bachelor's degree in visual art from Erskine College.