Remote: A Sci-Fi & Classic Video Game Adventure for Kids Ages 9 to 12

by Tevin Hansen

Humans are overrated.

Curtis Waylonberry wakes up on the wrong planet—caught in a day that keeps restarting. No parents. No school. No rules. What looks like freedom quickly becomes a trap he can’t escape.

Then a message flashes onto his computer with one travel the Oregon Trail.

With an electric scooter, a piece of future tech he can’t control, and a robot Dachshund built by his future self, Curtis follows a trail that leads straight to the White House. Waiting there is President Waylonberry—future Curtis—upgraded, emotionless, and searching for a new human employee. His last one expired.

Fast-paced, creepy, and packed with imaginative sci-fi twists, Remote gives readers ages 10–14 a gripping adventure filled with time-loop tension, Oregon Trail survival challenges, and futuristic danger—while still staying age-appropriate. Perfect for kids who love science fiction, high-stakes quests, robotics, and stories they can’t stop reading.

If your child loves creepy sci-fi adventures, futuristic tech, or edge-of-your-seat survival stories, Remote is the book they won’t be able to put down. Ideal for middle grade readers who want intensity without crossing age limits.

Available in paperback and Kindle e-book.

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2024

About the author

Tevin Hansen is the multi-award-winning author of more than 20 middle grade books, including Hole in the Wall, Hairytale Adventures, and the Junkyard Adventures series. He enjoys writing fast-paced, humorous books for kids, and also the occasional YA novel. Tevin lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his wife, kids, and a collection of cheap guitars.

Find out more at www.TevinHansen.com