Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life - Hardcover

Johnson, Bryan R

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 194055604X ISBN 13: 9781940556048

Publisher: Candy Wrapper, 2019

Synopsis

From the best-selling award-winning author of The Proto Project by Bryan R. Johnson

2020 Moonbeam Gold Award 
2020 Readers' Favorite Award

Mom's Choice Gold Award 
Royal Dragonfly Award 
Wishing Shelf Award 

Praised by School Library Journal

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Life at Flint Hill Elementary School may seem normal, but seven friends find themselves on a path to crack the code for an epic life. Whether they're chasing their dreams on stage, searching for an elusive monster fish, or running a makeshift business out of a treehouse, can these heroes find a way to work together to change their community?

"Code 7 engages kids through entertaining stories that reveal important insights about character, integrity, and social responsibility. This book is an inspiration to children who wish to pursue their passions and bring original ideas into the world." - Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author

• Features diverse girl and boy characters with seven short stories that culminate in a clever twist
• Can be read independently by young readers, ages 8-10 (3rd, 4th and 5th grade)
• Great as part of your bedtime stories routine for kids ages 6-8 who love early/easy readers and are ready to tackle chapter books (1st, 2nd and 3rd grade)
• Perfect for children who are growing out of picture books and enjoy series books and chapter books with spot illustrations
• Makes a wonderful gift for anyone looking for fun, meaningful reading that is not related to video games, TV shows, or movies

"I read this to my [7 year old] son (bedtime routine) over the course of a week and we both loved each of the chapters. Definitely gave my son a good start to chapter books. Highly recommend. :)" - Lili H., Parent ★★★★★

Best for kids who ...

• Adore realistic fiction books told with humor and tall-tale flair
• Enjoy stories about friendship, family, and school life
• Can identify with characters who love animals like dogs, cats, and baby chicks; enjoy singing, drawing, acting, sports, the outdoors, and even running makeshift businesses on the side!
• Can relate to situations like wanting something badly, but not being able to get it; feeling bullied by other kids at school; struggling with household responsibilities like cleaning one's room; and longing to pursue one's passions
• A contemporary classic for children who love popular beginner readers and chapter books like Mercy Watson, Judy Moody, Boxcar Children, Magic Treehouse, Dog Man, Wayside School, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, American Girl and anything for this age group by James Patterson, Kate Dicamillo, Katherine Applegate, Beverly Cleary, or Roald Dahl.

"It kept my daughter wanting to read more and more to guess the code. It promoted the love for literature." - CamzM, Parent ★★★★★

Great for gift-givers, parents, and educators looking for ...

• Entertaining stories with themes based on strong values
• Funny, heartwarming stories that emphasize a growth mindset, teamwork, and community
• Books for kids that encourage discussion about kindness, perseverance, integrity, friendship, identity, self-reliance, and self-worth
• Children's books that feature relatable characters in various situations at home and at school to promote understanding and empathy for others

Guided Reading Level: H-M | Lexile® Measure: 500L - 600L

Available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and Kindle and in Spanish as ISBN: 
1940556112 and Bilingual Spanish-English as ISBN: 1940556023

About this title

About the Author

Bryan is a real-life adventurer. When he's not climbing the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro or flying airplanes, he's exploring the inner-workings of the human brain and investing in breakthrough science. Bryan prefers fist bumps over handshakes, hip hop to jazz, and pizza without crust.

From the Back Cover

Johnson is a purposeful storyteller, and each of his seven tales embodies a different, important characteristic that a successful person should have. - Kirkus Reviews

Code 7 is a staple for every school library and a valuable resource for educators who wish to grow motivated and socially responsible citizens in the classroom. Fun, vivid, and easy to read, this book is about understanding your passions, choosing a project that inspires you, and applying that to those who might need a helping hand. How can one possibly go wrong with that? - Charles Best, CEO, DonorsChoose.org

Codigo 7 and Code 7 are Gold recipients of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children.

From the Inside Flap

Every chapter offers a complete vignette from each fifth grader's point of view, and a satisfying conclusion. The last chapter brings all six characters together for one final tale. Readers will enjoy these stories involving a diverse group of likeable children who find themselves in funny (and most likely, familiar) situations. Educators and parents will appreciate the life lessons of caring, having a strong work ethic, and embracing teamwork that are so important during a child's formative years. A supplemental website provides a downloadable discussion guide and activity book that can be used to further enhance character education curricula. VERDICT Even if the book is purchased as a stand-alone title without using the website, it will be a suitable addition to any school library that is looking for short but fast-paced stories that reinforce pro-social behavior. - School Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Candy Wrapper
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 194055604X
• ISBN 13: 9781940556048
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 114
• Editor: Liu Cynthea