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jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting intro to coding. I wouldn't start reading this until the second book comes out, because it just gets going and then ends on a massive cliffhanger.
bookgurl488's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Liked that you learn what binary code was and that this book was interactive. Disliked everything else. Hopper was a brat and the her story was strange. There definitely needed to be more foundation for each story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
karrama's review against another edition
4.0
Really fun intro and comic for those who enjoy a little logic puzzle in their reading.
reader4evr's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute...wish there was more color in the pictures (am I the only one that thinks that? I know I'm weird like that).
Cliffhanger at the end...grr
Cliffhanger at the end...grr
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
As a computer nerd and lover of graphic novels, this was fantastic. Absolutely wonderful.
wrentheblurry's review against another edition
2.0
Since I'm a big fan of Yang's, I expected to love this one too. His previous graphic novels have moved me: to tears, to much laughter, to learn something...and often some combination. This one only disappointed. Granted, I'm not the target audience. My 14-year old son experienced a similar reaction to the book. I will still recommend it to kids that want to get into coding and also like graphic novels.
I respect the goal of integrating basic programming instructions into a story, though I didn't care about the story, or what the kids were doing. I found the 'humor' to be painfully eye-rolling but again, not the target audience. Some reviewers disliked the abrupt ending. This didn't bother me at all; it felt like a comic book cliffhanger. Clearly this will be a series, plus it gives kids time to work on their coding.
Finally, while the illustrations were fine, I strongly didn't like the black-and-white plus shades of green coloring. Way too much green for me, ugh. I won't be reading the next installment.
I respect the goal of integrating basic programming instructions into a story, though I didn't care about the story, or what the kids were doing. I found the 'humor' to be painfully eye-rolling but again, not the target audience. Some reviewers disliked the abrupt ending. This didn't bother me at all; it felt like a comic book cliffhanger. Clearly this will be a series, plus it gives kids time to work on their coding.
Finally, while the illustrations were fine, I strongly didn't like the black-and-white plus shades of green coloring. Way too much green for me, ugh. I won't be reading the next installment.
beyondevak's review against another edition
4.0
My kids and I loved this book. We look forward to reading more.
booklover160's review against another edition
4.0
Cute short story that introduces tweens/middle schoolers to coding. Even I had fun figuring out the binary code. Does read sometimes like a 'Dora the Explorer' type of situation: "Can you figure it out? Think hard. [...] What was the combination?"
A fine set up to a younger kid's intro to coding comic. I'll be reading more.
A fine set up to a younger kid's intro to coding comic. I'll be reading more.
jwinchell's review against another edition
4.0
So good. Most of our students have had exposure to coding, so any middle schooler should be able to pick this up and find a new way of thinking about coding or an accessible way to explain this hobby to a friend who doesn't really understand what they do in robotics. I loved the mystery aspect; there are lots of fiction series with creepy schools where the kids have to survive on their own wits (School of Fear, The School for Good and Evil, Mysterious Benedict Society, etc). Short but loaded and very cool.