Girl Gone Viral

Name: Girl Gone Viral
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593113516
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By Arvin Ahmadi

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Girl Gone Viral by Arvin Ahmadi follows the story of Opal Hopper, a tech-savvy teen who enters a VR competition to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance. Set in a futuristic world, Opal navigates the complexities of internet fame and personal discovery, exploring themes of ambition, truth, and self-identity. This gripping narrative offers young readers a captivating glimpse into a tech-driven future.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling stories about technology, mystery, and self-discovery. It's a captivating adventure that blends the digital world with real-life challenges, offering an engaging experience for young readers who are interested in futuristic tales and exploring the complexities of identity in the age of social media.

The inventive and hauntingly timely story of a seventeen-year-old coder’s catapult to stardom, reminiscent of The Social Network with a Ready Player One twist.

The inventive and hauntingly timely story of a seventeen-year-old coder's catapult to stardom, reminiscent of The Social Network with a Ready Player One twist.

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The inventive and hauntingly timely story of a seventeen-year-old coder's catapult to stardom, reminiscent of The Social Network with a Ready Player One twist.

"Smart, timely and riveting."—The New York Times Book Review

Perfect for fans of Warcross and Black Mirror, Girl Gone Viral is the inventive and timely story of a seventeen-year-old coder's catapult to stardom.

For seventeen-year-old Opal Hopper, code is magic. She builds entire worlds from scratch—Mars craters, shimmering lakes, any virtual experience her heart desires.

But she can't code her dad back into her life. When he disappeared after her tenth birthday, leaving only a cryptic note, Opal tried desperately to find him. And when he never turned up, she enrolled at a boarding school for technical prodigies and tried to forget.

Until now. Because WAVE, the world's biggest virtual reality platform, has announced a contest where the winner gets to meet its billionaire founder. The same billionaire who worked closely with Opal's dad. The one she always believed might know where he went. The one who maybe even murdered him.

What begins as a small data hack to win the contest spirals out of control when Opal goes viral, digging her deeper into a hole of lies, hacks, and manipulation. How far will Opal go for the answers—or is it the attention—she's wanted for years?

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Girl Gone Viral by Arvin Ahmadi is praised for its captivating and thrilling narrative set in the virtual reality era. Reviewers highlight its timely themes, blending of sci-fi elements, and engaging exploration of technology's impact on identity. The book is described as a must-read that is difficult to put down, akin to a fast-paced episode of Black Mirror with a relatable teenage protagonist.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593113516

Publisher: Penguin USA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers

Edition: International edition

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 416

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Arvin Ahmadi Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Arvin Ahmadi grew up outside Washington, DC. He graduated from Columbia University and has worked in the tech industry. When he's not reading or writing books, he can be found watching late-night talk show interviews and editing Wikipedia pages. Down and Across is his first novel.

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