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The Golden Compass for the digital age in this action-packed sequel to Jinxed.

When Lacey Chu wakes up in a hospital room with no memory of how she got there, she knows something went really wrong. And with her cat baku, Jinx, missing in action and MONCHA, the company behind the invention of the robot pet, threatening her family, she isn't sure who to turn to for answers.

When Lacey is expelled and her mom starts acting strangely after the latest update from MONCHA, Lacey and her friends work together to get to the bottom of it and discover a sinister plot at the heart of the corporation.

Lacey must use all her skills if she has a chance of stopping MONCHA from carrying out their plans. But can she take on the biggest tech company in North America armed with only a level 1 robot beetle and her friends at her side?

Praise for Jinxed:

"[A] vividly imagined Toronto-set middle grade series opener intertwines smartphone technology with the hallmarks of classic science fiction via a fun, insightful narrative and bright voice...With a sharp eye toward the rising awareness of device addiction and a keen sense of wonder, McCulloch's tale is a feast for the imagination that celebrates women in STEM fields."―Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)

"McCulloch effectively strikes a balance between worldbuilding and action…A solid series starter for tinkerers and adventurers alike."―Kirkus Reviews

"A little bit Golden Compass, a little bit Hunger Games, and all adventure!"―New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman

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    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 2 of 2
    Jinxed
  3. Print length
    352 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Sourcebooks Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    January 5, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    1492683779
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1492683773
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Gr 4-6-This immediate sequel to Jinxed (2020) picks up with our hero, budding engineering genius Lacey Chu, in the hospital recovering from a mysterious coma, and missing her beloved "baku" electronic companion, Jinx. Her memory of recent events is spotty, but she knows that all is not well at MonchaCorp, the company entity that employs, trains, informs, and entertains most of her city and the wider world. She's not sure whom she can trust, but with the help of some old friends and neighbors (and some unexpected informants), she realizes she's in a race against time to keep everyone she knows from being "updated" into pleasant, sedate, ambitionless automatons. McCulloch taps into real concerns about the ubiquity of smart tech and data collection, presenting Lacey and her allies with a series of twists that make it increasingly clear how little they can control or conceal from a once-benign corporation-but the author shies from any real shift in ideas, resolving the plot with a weak promise of corporate responsibility once the villains are removed. VERDICT Predictable but pleasant, this is a fun, unchallenging read, full of deus ex machina solutions and lucky breaks. The talking animal robots don't hurt!-Katya Schapiro, Brooklyn P.L.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"The diverse team’s determination and resourcefulness mesh with and support Lacey’s resilience and drive. A fast-paced duology closer full of STEM adventures." ― Kirkus Reviews

"The resiliency of the teenage mind and spirit and the determination of Generation Z are on display in Lacey, making her an inspiring figure that will encourage young readers, especially girls, to pursue STEM disciplines. " ― Booklist

"I really enjoyed this book. It was filled with cool technology and interesting locations... I would recommend this book to kids from sixth grade to ninth grade." ― Noah, Age 14 (Kids Book Buzz)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Young Readers (January 5, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1492683779
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1492683773
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 428 ratings

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Amy McCulloch is the Chinese-White author of BREATHLESS, her debut adult thriller - now an international bestseller. She has also written eight novels for children and young adults, including the #1 bestselling YA novel The Magpie Society: One for Sorrow. In September 2019, she became the youngest Canadian woman to climb Mt. Manaslu in Nepal -- the world's eighth highest mountain. She also summited the highest mountain in the Americas, Aconcagua, in -45C and 90kmph winds, and has visited all seven continents. She is currently working on her next adult thriller, continuing to draw inspiration from her adventures.

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JS123
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the book
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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Really enjoyed the book. It’s the second in the series and a very good story. It might help to explain to the teen/preteen reading it that there are subtle differences between American English and Canadian English.
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Melinda M.
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He was so happy when he received this book as a gift.
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
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Nice book
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This book was great!!!!!! Very entertaining and had lots of action. One thing to know is you HAVE to read the first jinxed to understand Unleased if you don't you will be completely lost.
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Andrea F. Ozment
4.0 out of 5 stars nanotubes long enough
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
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I was sorry to see the end of this two-book series, though all the plot points were wrapped up by the end. The characters and setting were very appealing — I’m partial to school stories, and this is set in a school of technology in a futuristic Toronto where everyone has a baku, a robot-pet device functioning as a computer, smart phone, and companion. There are echoes of His Dark Materials in the bond between a person and their baku, and of A Wrinkle in Time in the mind-control plot that nearly destroys the world, but this is an original and thoughtful story that stands on its own.
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Thomas Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything is awesome!
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I want more Lacey and Jinx!! This book is as good as the first one and definitely leaves you wanting more. The possibility is there and I am hoping it happens.
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Rochester
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2021
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This book is amazing but you need to read the first book first. I love how the details make you feel like your really in the book. Now I’m going to go read JINXED again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
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One of the best books I have ever read(and I have read a lot of books). Would definitely recommend to 5th graders and above.
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Neelam
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Last year I read Jinxed by Amy McCulloch and absolutely loved it and it ended on a cliffhanger so I had been waiting for Unleashed to release ever since and the sequel did not disappoint! I loved it as much as Jinxed!

Once I started reading Unleashed I could not put it down and basically read it in two evenings. These books deserve all the love and I need everyone to go read them. It’s STEM girls saving the world, what more could you want?!

The story starts a month after the ending in Jinxed and there is a lot of mystery and intrigue because we don’t know exactly what’s happened and we are slowly given the information through Lacey trying to find out what has happened. It kept me hooked because I just needed to know what was happening and what had happened to Jinx.

This book was a little different to Jinxed because while Jinxed took place mostly in the school with the battles and classes, this book happened mostly outside of school. It gave the sense that the situation was bigger than just school, it was a community problem and could become an even bigger problem if it wasn’t dealt with.

One of my favourite things about this duology was the focus on friendships over romantic relationships and especially female friendship. Lacey and Zora are both smart, capable badass young women in their own ways. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses and they work together so well, encouraging and supporting each other. It was so great to see such a beautiful friendship. In the end it was the both of them who found out what was happening was able to put a stop to it. They did get some help from their other friends but it was two young women who saved everyone!

And lets not forget my favourite baku, Jinx! I love him so much! His sassy and sarcastic remarks and I adored his relationship with Lacey! They really looked out for each other and cared for each other. Honestly I just want my own baku like Jinx!

The ending was really great too, it wrapped up the story but also left it open in a way that we can imagine what these group of teenagers will do next. I really loved the message that the youth shouldn’t be dismissed because they’re young. They are capable of bringing about change and fighting for justice and a better world.

You should all read these books, they’re such great reads and will leave you with a lot to thing about and crying about baku’s not being real and so you can’t have one of your own.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2019
Last year I read Jinxed by Amy McCulloch and absolutely loved it and it ended on a cliffhanger so I had been waiting for Unleashed to release ever since and the sequel did not disappoint! I loved it as much as Jinxed!

Once I started reading Unleashed I could not put it down and basically read it in two evenings. These books deserve all the love and I need everyone to go read them. It’s STEM girls saving the world, what more could you want?!

The story starts a month after the ending in Jinxed and there is a lot of mystery and intrigue because we don’t know exactly what’s happened and we are slowly given the information through Lacey trying to find out what has happened. It kept me hooked because I just needed to know what was happening and what had happened to Jinx.

This book was a little different to Jinxed because while Jinxed took place mostly in the school with the battles and classes, this book happened mostly outside of school. It gave the sense that the situation was bigger than just school, it was a community problem and could become an even bigger problem if it wasn’t dealt with.

One of my favourite things about this duology was the focus on friendships over romantic relationships and especially female friendship. Lacey and Zora are both smart, capable badass young women in their own ways. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses and they work together so well, encouraging and supporting each other. It was so great to see such a beautiful friendship. In the end it was the both of them who found out what was happening was able to put a stop to it. They did get some help from their other friends but it was two young women who saved everyone!

And lets not forget my favourite baku, Jinx! I love him so much! His sassy and sarcastic remarks and I adored his relationship with Lacey! They really looked out for each other and cared for each other. Honestly I just want my own baku like Jinx!

The ending was really great too, it wrapped up the story but also left it open in a way that we can imagine what these group of teenagers will do next. I really loved the message that the youth shouldn’t be dismissed because they’re young. They are capable of bringing about change and fighting for justice and a better world.

You should all read these books, they’re such great reads and will leave you with a lot to thing about and crying about baku’s not being real and so you can’t have one of your own.
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Gayle Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab ending to a tech future imagining
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2020
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Great story, great ending to an imagative modern twist. This is much like a cross between his dark materials and a futuristic tech thriller.

I am not a cat fan, but would love a cat Jinx.
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Emma Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2020
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Good continuation of the story. An enjoyable read.
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