By Lucas Maxwell (author)
"A must read for any librarians and teachers wishing to deliver tabletop role-playing games."
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With this brilliant guide to delivering tabletop role-playing games (TTRPG) in educational settings, readers will develop the confidence and knowledge to become expert Game Masters.
A companion to Maxwell’s Let's Roll , which helped readers develop the basic knowledge and understanding to establish TTRPG activities, Roll for Adventure moves beyond the basics. With a comprehensive TTRPG glossary, endless tips for creating safe and fun sessions, and 5 ready to roll adventures, this book is an essential guide for all first-time Games Master.
Maxwell confidently merges his wide knowledge of TTRPG with his decades of experience in UK schools, meaning the advice and suggestions given are implementable and realistic in a school setting. His enthusiasm for empowering and connecting with young people shines through, slowly building an excitement in the reader at the prospect of replicating his success. Whilst his clear writing tome is accessible and informative, without being condescending or bogged down in technical details.
Anybody interested in introducing TTRPG to their library or classroom can’t go wrong with Maxwell as their guide.
In this highly-anticipated sequel to Let's Roll, Maxwell takes a closer look into the game of Dungeons & Dragons. It will enable readers to start their adventures with confidence and fun, acting as a guide for aspiring Dungeon Masters. Focusing on 'Plug & Play' D&D sessions, this book includes
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In this highly-anticipated sequel to Let's Roll , Maxwell takes a closer look into the game of Dungeons & Dragons. It will enable readers to start their adventures with confidence and fun, acting as a guide for aspiring Dungeon Masters. Focusing on 'Plug & Play' D&D sessions, this book includes
It will also contain five short tabletop roleplaying adventures to enable first-time Game Masters to start playing right away!
Originally from a small town in Nova Scotia, Canada, Lucas Maxwell grew up on comic books, Nintendo and Dungeons and Dragons. He’s been writing stories ever since he can remember and currently works as a school librarian in South London. In 2024 he was awarded a British Empire Medal for his contribution to libraries and education, was previously crowned School Librarian of the Year, and hosts a children’s book podcast, Booklings.
He lives in Surrey with his amazing family and the laziest chocolate lab on the planet.
Lucas is an editorial expert reviewer for LoveReading. You can browse his recent reviews here .
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In this highly-anticipated sequel to Let's Roll, Maxwell takes a closer look into the game of Dungeons & Dragons. It will enable readers to start their adventures with confidence and fun, acting as a guide for aspiring Dungeon Masters.
Roll for Adventure features in the following genres: Books for Teachers, Recommendations
Paperback. £29.99. Not Available.
Roll for Adventure was written by Lucas Maxwell and published by Facet Publishing an imprint of American Library Association
Roll for Adventure has 112 pages
£29.99. Not Available.
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