Unplugged

About this book

Meet Blip. Blip loves being plugged into her computer.

When a blackout occurs, Blip trips over her wire and tumbles outside. Suddenly, Blip's gray world is filled with colour and excitement. She plays with her new friends and has adventures all day long. When Blip finally returns home, she realizes that the world can be even brighter once you unplug.

Reviews

Praise for Gordon Korman:

“Readers will be able to see themselves in the well-drawn characters that populate this quirky, funny, and relatable book.” (Slacker) — Quill & Quire

“Chapters rotate narration . . . giving varied perspectives to this humorous classroom underdog story that champions teamwork, kindness, and hidden sparks.” (The Unteachables) — Publishers Weekly

“Korman spins a narrative of redemption and belief in exceeding self-expectations.” (The Unteachables) — Kirkus Reviews

“Humorous, relatable, and full of heart, Korman’s gift for understanding the middle school mind is on full display.” (Supergifted) — School Library Journal

“Managing a large cast of characters with ease, Korman creates a comedy of compounded errors leading to a public disaster and, strangely enough, a happy ending.” (Supergifted) — Booklist

Praise for Notorious:

“Korman (The Unteachables) brings his usual humor and heart to this well-plotted mystery—told in alternating chapters by Keenan, ZeeBee, and a few other characters—that sensitively explores themes of friendship and family and offers realistically flawed, believable characters.” — Publishers Weekly

“Korman is reliably at the head of the pack in middle-grade quirkiness, and his fans will be well pleased with this fresh title.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Notorious is a loony, endearing Gordon Korman (Ungifted) tale of middle school kids dealing with unlikely but quietly life-changing situations.” — Common Sense Media