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Book Details:
Book Title: Alicia Connected: The Big Gift by Derek Fisher
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 86
pages
Genre: Middle Grade Fiction
Publisher: Securely Built
Release date: May 2020
Content Rating: G for everyone.
Book Description:
Alicia has finally entered a new world of technology when her parents give
her a tablet for her birthday. She has watched and listened to her friends
who have already been enjoying the games and apps in a connected world that
Alicia has yet to experience. Until now. But using technology can bring a
set of challenges that are new to both Alicia and her parents. Understanding
the different apps and games and how to use them properly can be tricky.
Will Alicia know how to use it in a way that is fun and allows her to
connect with her friends while being safe and secure? Both her and her
parents will face the excitement and challenges together as she jumps
headfirst into using her new tablet.
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My Review
Alicia Connected: The Big Gift is a delightful middle-grade novel that will appeal to readers of all ages, even though it's aimed more for kids ages 8-13.
It's a story about a little girl named Alicia. Alicia's birthday is coming up, and her biggest hope is to receive a tablet as her gift. All of her friends seem to have tablets, so Alicia wants to join the club.
When she does get a tablet, her friends each convince her to add an app so she can be just like them. There's TullyTown, which her friend Ben plays; VideoMe, which her friend Cathy uploads videos to; and SocialBee, which her friend Megan is on (with 500 friends!)
But with this new technology, Alicia must learn that there are some big responsibilities that come along with being online. Her parents explain what she should and shouldn't do, but what happens when one of Alicia's friends breaks a rule and gets into trouble?
This is a wonderful, easy to read story. It's quick yet engaging, and young readers will enjoy this one. It's also a good way for parents to open up a discussion about safety and privacy on the internet.
I would definitely recommend this book to all readers.
4 stars!
Meet the Author:
Derek Fisher has spent decades in the computer engineering field with the
last decade in cybersecurity as a leader, speaker, and instructor. His
passion has been to take complex security topics and make them simple and
easy to understand. He holds several security certifications and teaches
cybersecurity at Temple University where he is also an external advisory
board member to the cybersecurity program.
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