Paige Not Found
by Jen Wilde (Author)
A thrilling adventure story that examines consent and privacy in a way that books have not had to before this generation where everything is online.
Nothing about us, without us.
When Paige learns that her parents enrolled her in an autism study without telling her, her world turns upside down. Suddenly she isn't sure if she can trust the two people she oves most. A chip was implanted in her brain that sends them information about her mood, brain activity, and location. It can even boost the chemicals that keep her calm or make her happy. So Paige has to wonder... can she even trust her own mind?
Now the company that created her chip is days away from merging with the most popular social network in the world. And they are known for selling people's private information to the highest bidder.
Paige knows there is only one thing she can do. Armed with the names and addresses of the other kids involved in the study, she must track them down and tell them the truth, so they can put a stop to the merger and get the chips removed for good.
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An empowering kids-versus-corporation quest packed full of disability pride.
School Library Journal
Gr 5 Up--Paige Wells is almost 12 when she discovers she has a device in her brain that monitors her activity, hormones, and location in an effort to collect data from minors with autism. This has Paige reeling as she begins to question what is real and what else her parents could be lying about. When the company that created the device announces its merger with a social media platform notorious for selling personal data, Paige and her best friend Mara seek out the other children with autism who are part of the program. The group bond as they seek to stop the merger and take down the tech giants. Paige is an unlikely hero, struggling with anxiety, friendships, and gender identity and sexuality questions throughout the story. Her fierceness, bravery, and passion make rooting for Paige irresistible. The premise is dark, and what should feel like science fiction is made all the more sinister because of its realism; the companies and technology depicted are fictional versions of real-life counterparts. The triumphant group of underdogs deliver a swift, clean resolution, keeping the book from veering excessively grim. VERDICT A thrilling story based on real, emerging technology with kids standing up to money-hungry corporations that is, at its core, about acceptance and compassionate portrayal of neurodivergence.--Nicolette Pavain
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JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV060000 - Juvenile Fiction | LGBT
JUV077000 - Juvenile Fiction | Neurodiversity
