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From the best-selling award-winning author of Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life, Bryan R. Johnson
“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
Featured Children’s Book Selection by Kirkus Reviews
Praised by Publishers Weekly
Mom’s Choice Gold Award
Readers’ Favorite Award
Purple Dragonfly Award
RECOMMENDED by the US Review
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.
“I have 2 sons and my younger one – he is 9 – enjoys books a lot. But only when I or my husband read it to him. THIS BOOK was so exciting and fun to read that he could not wait for us and just decided to read it on his own.
He finished it within 3 days and asked me to buy more books from this author. If this is not convincing enough to buy this book then I do not know what else would be 😉 – Kindle Customer ★★★★★
The Proto Project: A Sci-fi Adventure of the Mind
Best for read-aloud bedtime stories or independent young readers, boys and girls, ages 8-12 (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade)Great for kids who have outgrown chapter books and are ready for longer middle-grade booksA wonderful gift for anyone looking for fun and funny reading with age-appropriate clean content for kids at home and in school”Johnson (Code 7, 2017) offers a well-calculated balance of suspense and humor for middle school readers …. Action sequences are exciting and dramatic …. A well-written, fast-paced and thoughtful adventure.” – Kirkus Review
Best for kids who …
Adore realistic fiction combined with fantasy and science fiction, told with humor and tall-tale flairLove fast-paced novels filled with mystery, suspense, action, and adventureIdeal for readers who enjoy popular series books such as I Survived, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Encyclopedia Brown, The Last Kids on Earth, National Geographic Kids and love books by top authors like James Patterson, Kate Dicamillo, and Dav Pilkey.
“Let me say that my son (10 yrs old) is an avid reader. It’s not difficult to get him to read but he usually takes longer to finish some books as he gets distracted. He’s been reading this book for the last 3 hours and continued reading it during dinner. Well written and the perfect level of challenge for my 5th grader.” – Joniah ★★★★★
Great for gift-givers, parents, and educators looking for …
An entertaining novel for upper-elementary and middle-school tweensUpholds strong values, encourages intellectual curiosity with a growth mindset, and inspires social and global responsibilityEncourages interest in educational STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and math)Emphasizes collaboration and teamwork to benefit the greater good
“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 e-book.
From the Publisher
Fun and funny reading with age-appropriate, family-friendly content for kids at home and in school.
From the award-winning author of Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life, Bryan R. Johnson “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
Featured Children’s Book Selection by Kirkus Reviews
Praised by Publishers Weekly
Mom’s Choice Gold Award
Readers’ Favorite Award Purple Dragonfly Award
RECOMMENDED by the US Review
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.
For kids who love fast-paced, fun books that spark curiosity and excitement about our world.
Ready for novels?
Ideal for children who have outgrown chapter books and are ready for longer middle-grade books. Read it together aloud for bedtime stories or independently.
Best for kids who …
Adore realistic fiction combined with fantasy and science fiction, told with humor and tall-tale flairLove fast-paced novels filled with mystery, suspense, action and adventureEnjoy series books
Wonderful for parents and teachers looking for …
An entertaining novel for upper-elementary and middle school tweensBooks that encourage intellectual curiosity with a growth mindset and inspires social responsibilityContent that emphasizes collaboration and teamwork to benefit the greater good
If you liked Johnson’s chapter book Code 7, you will love The Proto Project.
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Publishers Weekly
“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.”
Booklife
“Exciting, quirky, and fast-paced… The author writes smoothly and engagingly with a conversational style that offers strong appeal to the target audience of middle-grade readers, particularly those who are fans of funny sci-fi and mystery capers. Readers will eagerly follow their witty and unexpected adventures as they get increasingly in over their heads.”
Kirkus Reviews
“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
Midwest Book Review
Spiced with a satisfying blend of mystery, science, and social inspection, The Proto Project excels in crafting a fast-paced story of how proactive AIs, savvy children, and adults investigate their rapidly-changing new world with an attention to revealing trade secrets. As they embark on world-changing choices and action, the efforts of one young man who becomes involved in a new formula to enhance humanity’s future changes everything. (It should also be noted that the open-ended conclusion satisfyingly ends The Proto Project, but paves the way for more adventures.)
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More Books by Bryan R. Johnson
The Proto Project: A Sci-fi Adventure of the Mind Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life Código 7 (English-Spanish Bilingual Edition) Código 7 (Spanish Edition)
Type
Boys and girls who are ready for full-length novels Boys and girls who have outgrown picture books Spanish readers, ESL, and foreign language learners Spanish readers, ESL, and foreign language learners
Level
Guided Reading Level N; Lexile Measure: 600L-700L; DRA 28 Guided Reading Level: H-M; Lexile Measure: 500L – 600L English: Guided Reading Level: H-M; Lexile Measure: 500L – 600L NA
Pages
188 128 240 114
Publisher : Candy Wrapper (September 16, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 188 pages
ISBN-10 : 1940556058
ISBN-13 : 978-1940556055
Reading age : 8 – 10 years, from customers
Item Weight : 5.9 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book awesome, fun to read, and filled with action and suspense. They also say it’s educational and holds their attention. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, with some finding it well-written and unique, while others find typos and poor editing.
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