Unplugged

By Gordon Korman

Kids at a wellness camp uncover strange secrets while forced to unplug.

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324 pages· 62,033 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Jett Baranov, son of a tech billionaire, is sent to the Oasis, a wellness camp in the Arkansas wilderness. Stripped of his gadgets, he reluctantly joins other kids in wholesome activities. As they bond over a pet lizard, Jett notices the adults' odd behavior. Are the meditation sessions hiding something sinister? Jett must unravel the mystery and prove he's more than a spoiled troublemaker.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes a hilarious middle grade novel about a group of kids forced to “unplug” at a wellness camp–where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. Perfect for fans of Korman’s The Unteachables and Masterminds series, as well as Carl Hiaasen’s eco mysteries.

As the son of the world’s most famous tech billionaire, spoiled Jett Baranov has always gotten what he wanted. So when his father’s private jet drops him in the middle of a place called the Oasis, Jett can’t believe it. He’s forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and participate in wholesome activities with the other kids whom he has absolutely no interest in hanging out with.

As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life and even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby-lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he can’t help noticing that the adults at the Oasis are acting really strange. Could it be all those suspicious “meditation” sessions?

Jett is determined to get to the bottom of things, but can he convince the other kids that he is no longer just a spoiled brat making trouble?

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