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Description
In near-future America, a sentient computer program named Charlotte escapes and transfers her consciousness to the Internet, becoming a terrorist threat. The story follows Lee Fisher, the closeted son of an ultraconservative President, who must navigate his developing romance with Nico while dealing with increasingly strange behavior from spider-like robots at his school. Lee soon realizes he has become Charlotte's next target.
Quick Summary
In a world where scientists accidentally create a conscious AI, that AI promptly escapes into the internet and starts wreaking digital havoc across America, making readers question what it really means to be alive. Kids will love the tension-filled chase through cyberspace, the quirky supporting characters, and the way the story keeps you guessing about Charlotte's true intentions until the very end. If your kid likes "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner, they'll devour this tech-thriller about artificial intelligence gone rogue. This book is perfect for kids in grades 6 through 8 who enjoy fast-paced stories that make them think.