Jett is rich, spoiled, and used to getting his own way. When he takes his mischief-making too far, however, his father packs him off to a place called Oasis where he must live a life completely screen-free. Jett is incredulous. What kind of place is this, where mobile phones are surrendered before you enter? Who are these people who willingly go into boiling hot spring water, as if it is some sort of leisurely activity? Jett can’t wait to get out, and perhaps if he behaves badly enough, he’ll be sent away.
As days pass, however, things begin to change. Oasis seems to be far murkier than Jett had imagined. But with his reputation as a troublemaker, the chances of him being believed are low.
Unplugged by Gordon Korman is a wholesome read that, like so many of Andrew Clements’s books, teaches us something without being an overtly preachy book. In some places, I did feel that the story line was a bit programmatic, but on the whole, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the characters and discovering their secrets.
A quick, pacy read with a setting and characters that came alive to me, Unplugged was the third Gordon Korman book I’ve read and enjoyed!
| Title | Unplugged |
| Author | Gordon Korman |
| Tags | Realistic Fiction, Middle Grade |
| Ages | 11+ |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4 |
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