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The Stream Team

Battle Squad

Book #1 of The Stream Team
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $22.99

About The Book

Never back down, never give up! Fortnite meets The Avengers in this epically awesome adventure. Thirteen-year-old Teddy Habib and his friends are recruited to join a league of other gamers to save the world from a huge bug that's infecting longtime gamers and beginners alike, from the creative brains of gaming star NickEh30 and New York Times bestselling author E. C. Myers!

Never back down, never give up!

Thirteen-year-old Teddy Habib dreams of being a pro gamer. He just never expected he'd end up in the big leagues. And no, not the big esports competitions, like NickEh30. Big leagues as in if he doesn't win this game, the world as we know it is doomed.

When a mysterious new game developer unleashes a bug that’s turning everyone into the “Glitched,” the government’s Special Division steps in. They recruit Teddy; his best friend, Stackz; Teddy’s loyal and surprisingly cuddly German shepherd, Rocco; the indomitable TeenyTerrorPlays; and the agile Keke_Klutch to infiltrate the game.

But if the Stream Team fails . . . well, it's GAME OVER.

The Stream Team: Battle Squad is the first book in an epic new series by pro Fortnite streamer NickEh30 and New York Times bestselling author E.C. Myers. With stunning chapter header illustrations and cover art by renowned artist Ronaldo Barata (known for his cover work with Five Nights at Freddy's and interior art of Afro Unicorn: The Land of Afronia), this series opener is action-packed, tons of fun, and definitely NOT a glitch in the system. Plus, it's perfect for fans of Dustin Brady (Trapped in a Video Game and Escape from a Video Game), Andrea Towers (Gamer Girls), E.C. Myers's own work with RWBY and Five Night's at Freddy's, and of course, gamers who love Minecraft, Battlefront, Apex Legends, Overwatch, Halo, Call of Duty, and Super Smash Bros.

Features a Dyslexia-friendly font that follows the guidelines laid out by Nothing Comic About Dyslexia. Text format appeals to neurodivergent and neurotypical readers alike.

Also available in ebook and audio.

“Teamwork’s the name of the game in this action-packed romp.” – Kirkus

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 18, 2025)
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781524884604
  • Grades: 3 - 8
  • Ages: 8 - 12
  • Lexile ® 710L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Raves and Reviews

"Fortnite streamer NickEh30, making his debut, and Myers (Roman Holiday) offer a fast-paced, energetic, and good-natured start to this adventure series that promotes the virtues of teamwork and friendship while evoking the same sense of chaos and danger as the battle royale games it emulates." (Publishers Weekly)

"Teamwork’s the name of the game in this action-packed romp." (Kirkus Reviews)

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