Author: Gordon Korman
Genres: Fiction, Humor, Middle Grade, Mystery, Realistic Fiction
From Gordon Korman comes a middle grade novel about a group of kids forced to “unplug” at a wellness camp—where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. As the son of the world’s most famous tech billionaire, Jett Baranov has always gotten exactly what he wanted. So, when his father’s private jet drops him in the middle of Little Rock, Arkansas, at a wellness camp called the Oasis, Jett can’t believe it. He’s forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and participate in wholesome activities with the other kids. At the Oasis, he meets Grace, who is his polar opposite. She thrives in the wellness atmosphere and resents Jett’s terrible attitude. Then there’s Tyrell, who suffers from a dizzying list of food allergies that render him constantly itchy. And also Brooklynne, a girl who definitely seems to be hiding something. As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life and even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he can’t help noticing that the adults at the Oasis are acting really strange… Jett is determined to get to the bottom of things, but can he convince the other kids that he is no longer just a spoiled brat making trouble?
Gordon Korman’s “Unplugged” was an enjoyable read. It was not of the same high calibur as Unteachables or Restart, but it was an enjoyable read. Korman has a way with young character’s dialogues. You quickly feel a connection with them and want to hear what they have to say. In this case, it’s the son of a computer company billionaire that’s been sent to a camp in the middle of nowhere. The young ‘brat’ has to learn what it means to be responsible and to put other’s feelings above his own. Read “Unplugged” to see if you think the camp is successful or not.
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Unplugged
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