The Chaos of Now - Hardcover

Lange, Erin Jade

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 161963502X ISBN 13: 9781619635029

Publisher: Bloomsbury YA, 2018

Synopsis

Is it real if it happens online?
Life at Eli's high school hasn't been the same since his classmate Jordan committed suicide after being tirelessly bullied. Schools now have access to students' online activities and students have less privacy than ever. Eli just wants to graduate--so he can get out of town, get away from his father's embarrassingly young fiancée, and get himself a prestigious coding job. But Eli's hacking skills get him roped into a vigilante website that--while subverting the school's cybersnoops-- seeks justice for Jordan and everyone else being bullied.Suddenly Eli finds himself in way over his head as his keystrokes start to have devastating consequences in the real world. This timely story from the author of Butter is a thrilling tale about the power of the internet, the young people who wield it, and the fine lines between bully and victim, justice and vengeance.

About this title

About the Author

Erin Jade Lange is the author of The Chaos of Now; Rebel, Bully, Geek, Pariah; Dead Ends; and Butter, an ABA New Voices selection. As a former journalist, she is inspired by current events and real-world issues and uses her writing to explore how those issues impact teenagers. Erin lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Review

“The morally complex story avoids simple answers and is taut with tension . . . Provocative, timely, and intense.” ―Starred review, Kirkus Reviews

“Lange finds a fresh perspective on bullying by focusing on all those left behind in the aftermath of the violence that ensues--the bullies and the bystanders.” ―School Library Journal

“Lange's tightly plotted, fast-moving mystery shows great understanding of the power dynamics of social cliques. . . . Young coders will be thrilled to see themselves portrayed in a strong and positive light beyond the usual stereotypes.” ―Booklist

“Shows a different perspective on cyber bullying than most stories portray.” ―School Library Connection

“A new contemporary thriller that's part Breakfast Club, part Breaking Bad . . . Lange's story is gripping . . . Well paced, with twists and turns that will take readers by surprise.” ―Booklist on REBEL, BULLY, GEEK, PARIAH

“Give this to readers who enjoy action-packed crime dramas spiced with a little danger and a healthy dash of heart.” ―BCCB on REBEL, BULLY, GEEK, PARIAH

“Lange keeps tension high as the situation quickly escalates from bad to worse . . . a fast-paced read with a gripping blend of suspense and emotion.” ―Publishers Weekly on REBEL, BULLY, GEEK, PARIAH

“Lange keeps the plot twisting . . . As in her debut novel, Lange deftly blends big issues (bullying, special needs, abuse) into a story of two imperfect, memorable characters.” ―Booklist on DEAD ENDS

“Lange weaves a beautiful and believable tale of friendship for readers of any age who can appreciate the challenges of everyday life.” ―Library Media Connection on DEAD ENDS

“Using current, hot-button topics--cyberbullying, obesity, and teen suicide--the author weaves a compelling tale sure to draw teens in.” ―Starred review, SLJ on BUTTER

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 161963502X
• ISBN 13: 9781619635029
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352