Jinxed (Jinxed #1)

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Synopsis
The Golden Compass meets the digital age! When a coding star enters an elite technology academy, she discovers a world of competition, intrigue, and family secrets—plus a robotic companion that isn't what it seems.Lacey Chu is a girl who codes. She has always dreamed of working as an engineer for MONCHA, the biggest tech firm in the world and the company behind the "baku"—a customizable "pet" with all the capabilities of a smartphone. But when Lacey is rejected by the elite academy that promises that future, she's crushed.One night, Lacey comes across the broken form of a highly advanced baku. After she repairs it, the cat-shaped baku she calls Jinx opens its eyes and somehow gets her into her dream school. But Jinx is different than any other baku she's ever seen…He seems real.As Lacey settles into life at school, competing with the best students in a battle of the bakus that tests her abilities, she learns that Jinx is part of a dangerous secret. Can Lacey hold on to Jinx and her dreams for the future?Jinxed is the perfect…middle grade book for girls who are passionate about codingsummer reading chapter book for kids 9-12science fiction book for kids 9-12engineer academy bookrobot book for kids"With a sharp eye toward the rising awareness of device addiction and a keen sense of wonder, McCulloch's tale is a feast for the imagination that celebrates women in STEM fields."—Publisher's Weekly, STARRED review"I raced through this book…a little bit Golden Compass and all adventure."—Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author
Copyright:
2020

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
336 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781492683759
Related ISBNs:
9781492683742
Publisher:
Sourcebooks
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Sourcebooks, Inc.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Science, Animals, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Technology
Grade Levels:
Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:
8–12
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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