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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.
endpaper's review against another edition
4.0
Fun! If you love puzzles and are interested in computer programming this is a whippy, involving read.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
3.0
Holy cliffhanger Batman! I love the cross-curricular aspects of this graphic novel and that smart kids are the star of the book. I did feel like this book was an introduction to the series and that this series is really going to pick up with book 2. This one is an introduction and the adventure/mystery is just starting.
rlbeatty91's review against another edition
Hopper's new school, Stately Academy, is creepier than a school should be. It looks like a haunted house. The mysterious janitor keeps a padlock on one entrance. The birds blink their four eyes in different combinations. Hopper and her new friend Eni use programming skills to solve some of the mysteries of the school.
This short graphic novel is a great way to introduce programming concepts. It has several puzzles for readers to solve alongside Hopper and Eni using binary and other coding languages. This book would be great for teaching kids basic coding, but is also a fun and engaging stand-alone read.
This short graphic novel is a great way to introduce programming concepts. It has several puzzles for readers to solve alongside Hopper and Eni using binary and other coding languages. This book would be great for teaching kids basic coding, but is also a fun and engaging stand-alone read.