Jinxed
Jinxed by Amy McCulloch is a captivating story set in an elite technology academy, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in December 2020. This 352-page book follows Lacey Chu, a girl passionate about coding, who aspires to work for MONCHA, the leading tech firm behind the innovative “baku” pets. After facing rejection from her dream school, Lacey discovers a broken baku and, upon repairing it, finds herself unexpectedly admitted to the academy. However, the baku she names Jinx is unlike any other, leading her into a world filled with competition, intrigue, and family secrets.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Lacey navigates her new environment, competing in challenges that test her skills. The narrative explores themes of technology and invention, highlighting Lacey’s journey as she uncovers the mysteries surrounding Jinx and the academy. This edition is suitable for middle-grade readers, particularly those interested in science fiction and the intersection of technology and personal ambition.
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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 coding
- summer reading chapter book for kids 9-12
- science fiction book for kids 9-12
- engineer academy book
- robot 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.”–Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
“I raced through this book…a little bit Golden Compass and all adventure.”–Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author
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