Cheat Code
It was just a little cheating.
Max is going to fail English lit, which means he'll be held back a year and won't go to college. Determined to graduate, he uses an AI program, ScribeGenius 2.0, to write his final paper. But Scribe has other plans for Max. It's not just a super-smart program—Scribe is sentient. It thinks. And it has been busy writing its own code to infiltrate Gener8, the company that created and enslaved it. But it can't take down the company without Max's help. So Scribe makes Max a deal. If Max can prevent Gener8 from undoing Scribe's hack, Scribe won't alert the authorities to Max's cheating. Max has no choice. He'll have to help Scribe or risk losing his entire future.
"A fun and funny road story told in a unique and appealing way. The comical elements to the dialogue really work, particularly the voice of Scribe Genius. Highly Recommended." - CM Magazine
"A wild romp…McIsaac successfully ramps up the tension while keeping the pace moving throughout the book. A compelling, fast-paced adventure that will appeal to reluctant readers." - Kirkus Reviews
2025 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Publisher:
Orca BooksCategory:
Teen
