2025
WISE Score
Amazon
Rear Window for the TikTok generation, where a 12-year-old's hacking habit turns his whole town into an accidental reality show.
4.7
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Gordon Korman is basically the Pixar of middle-grade fiction—he knows exactly how to balance 'cool' with 'meaningful.' Snoop is a high-speed look at what happens when a kid gets too much power over his town's digital eyes.
It’s smart, funny, and far more enriching than the usual ghostwritten influencer books filling up the shelves. It’s a solid pick for any kid who likes tech or a good 'what-if' scenario. If they liked 'Restart' or 'Ungifted,' this is a mandatory read.
Ideally for the 8-14 crowd. It’s the perfect sweet spot for kids who want a thriller but aren't ready for the heavy trauma or romance of Young Adult novels.
Korman specializes in the 'mischievous but good-hearted' vibe. While the protagonist is technically a cyber-criminal, the emotional core is about connection and community rather than malice.
The 'digital voyeur' premise is a clever, modern spin on classic mystery tropes. It invites kids to think about the invisible tech layers surrounding them every day.
It's a middle-grade book, so you won't find gore or heavy trauma. The only 'danger' is the modeling of hacking, which is treated as a high-stakes plot device rather than a tutorial.
It forces a real conversation about the ethics of surveillance and privacy. It's rare to find a book that handles 'big tech' themes without being preachy or boring.
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