Jinxed

By Amy McCulloch

Part of the Jinxed series

A coder's robotic pet hides a secret that could change her future.

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352 pages· 74,755 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Lacey Chu, a young coder, dreams of joining an elite tech academy. When she repairs a mysterious robotic pet named Jinx, her path to the academy opens. But Jinx is unlike any other, harboring secrets that could jeopardize Lacey's dreams. As she competes in high-stakes battles at school, Lacey must navigate a world of intrigue and deception. Can she uncover the truth about Jinx and secure her future, or will the secrets unravel everything she's worked for?

From the publisher

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 kidsWith 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 reviewI raced through this book…a little bit Golden Compass and all adventure.–Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author

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