summer reading chapter book for kids 9-12.
middle grade book for girls who are passionate about coding. Can Lacey hold on to Jinx and her dreams for the future? Jinxed is the perfect. 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.Īs 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. "I raced through this book.a little bit Golden Compass and all adventure."-Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author Synopsis But when Lacey is rejected by the elite academy that promises that future, she's crushed. 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. Jinxed is the perfect middle grade book for girls and for kids 9-12 who are passionate about technology and coding. 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. "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 "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."- Publishers Weekly, STARRED review Synopsis Can Lacey hold on to Jinx and her dreams for the future? 
But Jinx is different than any other baku she's ever seen.He seems real.Īs 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. After she repairs it, the cat-shaped baku she calls Jinx opens its eyes and somehow gets her into her dream school.
One night, Lacey comes across the broken form of a highly advanced baku. Lacey Chu 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. The Golden Compass for 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. "I raced through this book.a little bit Golden Compass and all adventure."-Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author
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