The Proto Project: A Sci-Fi Adventure of the Mind (Paperback or Softback)

From the best-selling award-winning author of Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life, Bryan R. Johnson
“Johnson keeps the middle school laughs going in this action-packed, accessible look at the pros and cons of advancing AI and technology, a contemporary tale certain to intrigue and entertain young readers.” - Publishers Weekly

Featured Children's Book Selection by Kirkus Reviews
Praised by Publishers Weekly
Mom’s Choice Gold Award
Readers' Favorite Award
Purple Dragonfly Award
RECOMMENDED by the US Review

When Jason meets his mom’s billion-dollar invention, an artificial intelligence device named Proto, he accidentally gets caught up in a mysterious adventure. Proto goes missing, and then people go missing. Now Jason and his coolest-neighbor-ever Maya must risk their lives to prevent global mayhem. But who is behind this devious plot? Is it another AI? The FBI? Or any other abbreviation with an I? What exactly is there to learn about artificial and human intelligence while fighting for your life against a legion of furry puppies or a battalion of drones? A lot— if you live to tell about it.

"I have 2 sons and my younger one - he is 9 - enjoys books a lot. But only when I or my husband read it to him. THIS BOOK was so exciting and fun to read that he could not wait for us and just decided to read it on his own.
He finished it within 3 days and asked me to buy more books from this author. If this is not convincing enough to buy this book then I do not know what else would be ;-) - Kindle Customer ★★★★★

The Proto Project: A Sci-fi Adventure of the Mind

• Best for read-aloud bedtime stories or independent young readers, boys and girls, ages 8-12 (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade)
• Great for kids who have outgrown chapter books and are ready for longer middle-grade books
• A wonderful gift for anyone looking for fun and funny reading with age-appropriate clean content for kids at home and in school

"Johnson (Code 7, 2017) offers a well-calculated balance of suspense and humor for middle school readers .... Action sequences are exciting and dramatic .... A well-written, fast-paced and thoughtful adventure." - Kirkus Review

Best for kids who ...

• Adore realistic fiction combined with fantasy and science fiction, told with humor and tall-tale flair
• Love fast-paced novels filled with mystery, suspense, action, and adventure
• Ideal for readers who enjoy popular series books such as I Survived, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Encyclopedia Brown, The Last Kids on Earth, National Geographic Kids and love books by top authors like James Patterson, Kate Dicamillo, and Dav Pilkey.

"Let me say that my son (10 yrs old) is an avid reader. It’s not difficult to get him to read but he usually takes longer to finish some books as he gets distracted. He’s been reading this book for the last 3 hours and continued reading it during dinner. Well written and the perfect level of challenge for my 5th grader." - Joniah ★★★★★

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

• An entertaining novel for upper-elementary and middle-school tweens
• Upholds strong values, encourages intellectual curiosity with a growth mindset, and inspires social and global responsibility
• Encourages interest in educational STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and math)
• Emphasizes collaboration and teamwork to benefit the greater good

"A fast-paced and exciting novel that makes the techiest James Bond spy thriller seem old-fashioned and stodgy by comparison ... Impossible to put down." – Readers' Favorite 5-star review

Lexile score 600L-700L DRA 28 Guided Reading Level N

Age Level: 8 and up Grade Level: 3 and up

Available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and Kindle e-book.

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 the extension of human lifespan. Bryan prefers humor to seriousness, hip-hop to jazz, and lots and lots of vegetables.