The Proto Project by Bryan R. Johnson, Cynthea Liu

The Proto Project

A Sci-Fi Adventure of the Mind for Kids Ages 9-12

by Bryan R. Johnson, Cynthea Liu 

Kindle Edition, 195 pages

Published September 22nd 2019 by Candy Wrapper Inc.

Goodreads synopsis:

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up
Lexile score 600L-700L | DRA 28 | Guided Reading Level N

2019 Readers' Favorite® Five Star Award | RECOMMENDED by the US Review

From the bestselling author of Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life

When Jason meets his mom’s billion-dollar invention, an artificial intelligence device named Proto, he accidentally gets caught up in a mysterious adventure. Proto goes missing, and then people go missing. Now Jason and his coolest-neighbor-ever Maya must risk their lives to prevent global mayhem. But who is behind this devious plot? Is it another AI? The FBI? Or any other abbreviation with an I? What exactly is there to learn about artificial and human intelligence while fighting for your life against a legion of furry puppies or a battalion of drones? A lot— if you live to tell about it.

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4.5 Stars

This was a fun book that really keeps a reader engaged. I can totally see this as a kick-butt Disney movie. So much action how can a middle grader not fall in love with Jason, Maya and Proto, his mom’s million dollar AI machine come to life.

I am not sure if this is a series, but I am sure it could be molded into one. This is the type of book that can get a kid interested in science, math, tech stuff and computers without even trying.

This story draws you in little by little and you see everything through the eyes of Jason and his fight to save his mom from kidnappers and keep her precious AI experimental bot safe from the bad guys. The addition of Maya in this was genius since she kept the main character grounded as he went through the struggles and knew he didn’t have to go through it all alone.

What a wonderful book for a middle grader. If you have a kid and need a cool Christmas gift, definitely package this up right away!

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.