About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler feels overwhelmed by digital noise or struggles with the feeling that they do not fit the traditional mold of academic success. Spaz, the protagonist, lives in a dystopian future where people escape reality through mindprobes, but his epilepsy makes him an outcast who cannot use the technology. This creates a powerful metaphor for neurodivergence and the importance of finding one's own voice. While the setting is a gritty wasteland, the heart of the story is Spaz's quest to see his dying sister. Accompanied by an elderly man who remembers the power of books, Spaz discovers that storytelling is the ultimate act of rebellion. It is a poignant, fast-paced adventure that explores loyalty, the value of history, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of a superficial society.
