The Proto Project: A Sci-Fi Adventure of the Mind Contributor(s): Johnson, Bryan R. (Author), Liu, Cynthea (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1940556058 ISBN-13: 9781940556055 Publisher: Candy Wrapper OUR PRICE: $16.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Survival Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Technology - Inventions - Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction - General |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2020939121 |
Physical Information: 0.49" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.60 lbs) 232 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From the best-selling award-winning author of Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life, Bryan R. Johnson 2020 Mom's Choice Gold Award 2020 Readers' Favorite Award 2020 Purple Dragonfly Award Featured Children's Book Selection by Kirkus Reviews Praised by Publishers Weekly When Jason meets his mom's billion-dollar invention, an artificial intelligence device named Proto, he accidentally gets caught up in a mysterious adventure. Proto goes missing, and then people go missing. Now Jason and his coolest-neighbor-ever Maya must risk their lives to prevent global mayhem. But who is behind this devious plot? Is it another AI? The FBI? Or any other abbreviation with an I? What exactly is there to learn about artificial and human intelligence while fighting for your life against a legion of furry puppies or a battalion of drones? A lot- if you live to tell about it. "All the other books I've read were pretty cool, but not as awesome as this. Best book ever " - Jlburk
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"Johnson keeps the middle school laughs going in this action-packed, accessible look at the pros and cons of advancing AI and technology, a contemporary tale certain to intrigue and entertain young readers." Publishers Weekly "Johnson (Code 7, 2017) offers a well-calculated balance of suspense and humor for middle school readers .... Action sequences are exciting and dramatic. The novel also provides food for thought in considering how AI could help or hurt humanity. Although the villains are over the top, they do give voice to some of the forces that might want to use AI for selfish, grandiose reasons. A well-written, fast-paced and thoughtful adventure." - Kirkus Review "A fast-paced and exciting novel that makes the techiest James Bond spy thriller seem old-fashioned and stodgy by comparison ... Impossible to put down." - Readers' Favorite 5-star review Lexile score 600L-700L - DRA 28 - Guided Reading Level N Age Level: 8 and up - Grade Level: 3 and up Available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and Kindle. |
Contributor Bio(s): Johnson, Bryan R.: - Bryan is a real-life adventurer. When he's not climbing the peaks of Mout Kilimanjaro or flying airplanes, he's exploring the inner-workings of the human brain and investing in breakthrough science. Bryan prefers fist bumps over handshakes, hip hop to jazz, and pizza without the crust.Liu, Cynthea: - Cynthea Liu spent her formative years in Oklahoma and Texas where she was a Whiz Quiz member, an Academic Decathloner, and a spelling bee champion. (Yes, she was very popular.) After attending college on the East coast, she worked at a corporate job where she mastered PowerPoint and racked up thousands of frequent flyer miles. Eventually, she traded in her suit for sweats to do the fun stuff-writing for children. |