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: It’s Alicia’s birthday and she was hoping for a big gift: a tablet.
Story carries a nice and easy narrative as Alicia goes through the obstacles of school and friendship. It summarizes the story well, often focusing on menial tasks. At first, it was all on how she was desperately hoping to get a tablet for her birthday. Then (surprise) she actually gets it. Then it becomes a compass of useful tips on how kids can be save and have fun while on the tablet.
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
The whole thing’s really more of a how-to guide to kids using the tablet safely. It didn’t much of a story to it. Still a nice read overall.
My rating: 3 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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This is the first book I’ve seen about tablet safety for children.
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