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When Codie and her friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another adventure, they find themselves lost in a maze. The coauthor is Blake Hoena.
Quick Summary
Codie and her friends are back for another quick, puzzle-filled adventure that feels like a video game come to life. When Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, leads them into a digital-themed maze, they have to think like programmers using simple commands, loops, and logic to find their way out while still dealing with the usual middle-grade drama of friendship and a few creepy moments that add just enough tension to keep the pages turning. It's short enough for reluctant readers who want a win in under an hour, but it packs a lot of clever problem-solving into its 873 words, and the 4D-style illustrations make the maze feel like it's popping off the page. If your kid enjoys the humor of "The Bad Guys" but wants a taste of coding concepts, this is a great bridge. Parents will appreciate that the scary bits are mild, the focus is on teamwork, and there's a subtle lesson about perseverance without being preachy.