Crime: Hate Crimes,Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Sexual Content: Sexual Harassment
Eden, Eli, Marwan, and Allegra barely know each other beyond sharing a class or two at their Queens high school. But when they're all summoned to an empty classroom after school, they find a small cube waiting on a desk. Its sides light up with rules:
Do not tell anyone about the device. Never leave the device unattended.
They think it's some kind of prank. But when the device demands they take it home and take care of it, the group splinters. Their lives are complicated enough, and even those first two rules will be hard to follow. But disobeying the device may have terrifying—and even life-threatening—consequences…
Topics <p>Interpersonal relations. Electronics. High schools. Family life. Science fiction. Thrillers and suspense. Friendship. Science and technology. Queens, New York City.</p>
Trim Size 8 3/10" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2020-06-22
JLG Release Date Oct 2020
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
City Life High
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Teen readers looking for realistic city settings and urban themes will enjoy these often-gritty titles that deal with contemporary situations and feature ethnically and culturally diverse characters. These titles will have special appeal for urban teens who want to see their own lives reflected in the books they read. Readers interested in the excitement and challenges of a city setting will also be drawn to the 12 books that comprise this category.