{"product_id":"9781619635029","title":"The Chaos of Now","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chaos of Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Erin Jade Lange\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eButter\u003c\/i\u003e comes an emotional coming-of-age novel about teen coder who gets roped into a dangerous hack, perfect for fans of John Corey Whaley and Adam Silvera.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEli is coasting through high school, spending most of his time writing code. Each day is as boring as the next--until he receives a cryptic message in binary code, leading him to Seth and Mouse. They're seeking a third member for a prestigious hacking competition, after their teammate and friend Jordan committed suicide last year. Intrigued by the challenge, Eli agrees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut soon it becomes clear that Seth and Mouse are after more than winning a competition--they're seeking revenge for the abuse that caused Jordan's suicide. Eli is in way over his head, but he's also hiding a dangerous secret that could lead to even more trouble if he isn't careful. In a story about the shift of power from those who rule at school to those who rule online, the difference between bully and victim is blurred and Eli--whose coding skilled have taught him to make order out of chaos--will find the real world is much harder to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The morally complex story avoids simple answers and is taut with tension . . . Provocative, timely, and intense.” —\u003ci\u003eStarred review, Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lange finds a fresh perspective on bullying by focusing on all those left behind in the aftermath of the violence that ensues--the bullies and the bystanders.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lange's tightly plotted, fast-moving mystery shows great understanding of the power dynamics of social cliques. . . . Young coders will be thrilled to see themselves portrayed in a strong and positive light beyond the usual stereotypes.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Shows a different perspective on cyber bullying than most stories portray.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A new contemporary thriller that's part \u003ci\u003eBreakfast Club\u003c\/i\u003e, part \u003ci\u003eBreaking Bad\u003c\/i\u003e . . . Lange's story is gripping . . . Well paced, with twists and turns that will take readers by surprise.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on REBEL, BULLY, GEEK, PARIAH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Give this to readers who enjoy action-packed crime dramas spiced with a little danger and a healthy dash of heart.” —\u003ci\u003eBCCB on REBEL, BULLY, GEEK, PARIAH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lange  keeps tension high as the situation quickly escalates from bad to worse  . . . a fast-paced read with a gripping blend of suspense and emotion.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on REBEL, BULLY, GEEK, PARIAH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lange  keeps the plot twisting . . . As in her debut novel, Lange deftly  blends big issues (bullying, special needs, abuse) into a story of two  imperfect, memorable characters.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on DEAD ENDS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lange  weaves a beautiful and believable tale of friendship for readers of any  age who can appreciate the challenges of everyday life.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection on DEAD ENDS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Using  current, hot-button topics--cyberbullying, obesity, and teen  suicide--the author weaves a compelling tale sure to draw teens in.” —\u003ci\u003eStarred review, SLJ on BUTTER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781619635029\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury YA","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40698839531726,"sku":"9781619635029","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_a946536c-99ca-42ea-b86c-2543afad85a3.jpg?v=1640495332","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781619635029","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}