![]() ![]() ![]() In GIRL GONE VIRAL, Opal is a senior at an elite tech high school in Palo Alto, California, in the not-too-distant future. The story offers good discussion points around ethics, how much data and privacy we're willing to sacrifice to simplify our lives or for entertainment, and balancing virtual, online life against real-life relationships. Though this is described as a thriller, it isn't too intense and there's very little violence, so it should be OK for some middle grade readers. There's some strong language, including "s-t," "f-k," and "ass," but it's infrequent. Characters engage in some sketchy behavior, including stealing data, drinking, and sneaking off campus. The story deals with lots of typical high school issues - the stress of tough course loads, college admissions, friendships, social hierarchy, popularity, and dating - all set against a futuristic, virtual-reality-dominated world of high-tech, where every move is monitored and everyone is vying to create or be the next big thing. The story is set in the near feature, where Instagram and Facebook are old news and virtual reality social media is all the rage. Parents need to know that Girl Gone Viral by Arvin Ahmadi ( Down and Across) is a about a teen girl at a tech high school who skyrockets to virtual fame in a quest to learn more about her dad's disappearance. ![]()
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