dungeons and dragons (game)

"Mike, Lucas, and Will bond with Dustin for the first time over [Dungeons & Dragons], the game that would define their childhood"--Provided by publisher.

"Mike, Lucas, and Will bond with Dustin for the first time over [Dungeons & Dragons], the game that would define their childhood"--Provided by publisher.

"Mike, Lucas, and Will bond with Dustin for the first time over [Dungeons & Dragons], the game that would define their childhood"--Provided by publisher.

"Mike, Lucas, and Will bond with Dustin for the first time over [Dungeons & Dragons], the game that would define their childhood"--Provided by publisher.

In January of 1986, Nick Hayes, a fifteen-year-old genius, discovers he has what is probably a terminal illness. At the same time, an even stranger thing happens--a girl, Mia, joins his Dungeons & Dragons-playing friend group, and immediately Nick notices a strangely familiar man with should-be-impossible abilities following him. The man warns Nick that Mia's life is in mortal danger, and only Nick can save her.

In the summer of 1986, Nick Hayes--a prodigy, boy-genius, cancer survivor, and even a time travel dabbler, and student at Cambridge University--has begun working with the renowned mathematician Professor Halligan. When he meets a stranger who seems nevertheless familiar, Nick begins to fear his activities have created a disruption in time. Now, Nick, his ex, Mia, and new fellow student Helen must work together to avert the apocalypse of time running out--literally.

An introduction to Dungeons and Dragons, providing an overview of the game, its history, and development, introducing ready-to-play characters, discussing character creation, explaining the "Player's Handbook," describing the mechanics of the game, featuring tips and tricks for Dungeon Masters, and including lists of best spells, monsters, and resources, as well as a glossary.

"Sunny's just made it to middle school . . . and it's making her life very confusing. All her best friend Deb wants to talk about is fashion, boys, makeup, boys, and being cool. Sunny's not against any of these things, but she also doesn't understand why suddenly everything revolves around them. She's much more comfortable when she's in her basement, playing Dungeons & Dragons with a bunch of new friends. Because when you're swordfighting and spider-slaying, it's hard to worry about whether you look cool or not. Especially when it's your turn to roll the 20-sided die"--Provided by publisher.

"Sunny's just made it to middle school . . . and it's making her life very confusing. All her best friend Deb wants to talk about is fashion, boys, makeup, boys, and being cool. Sunny's not against any of these things, but she also doesn't understand why suddenly everything revolves around them. She's much more comfortable when she's in her basement, playing Dungeons & Dragons with a bunch of new friends. Because when you're swordfighting and spider-slaying, it's hard to worry about whether you look cool or not. Especially when it's your turn to roll the 20-sided die"--Provided by publisher.