Zero: A High-Stakes Techno-Thriller Debut

Dive into a near-future London where human life intertwines with advanced AI and humanoid bots. This action-packed science fiction adventure follows Zero, a thirteen-year-old hacker with a deep distrust of machines, as he is forced to confront a sophisticated virus threatening to shut down every intelligent machine in the country. When the virus endangers his sister, whose life depends on a machine heart, Zero must partner with a mysterious bot named Andi to stop the upload before time runs out.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-stakes adventure blending espionage, heists, and mystery in a believable near-future dystopia.
• Features themes of AI, robotics, and what it means to be human.
• Fast-paced, page-turning thrills reminiscent of spy novels like Alex Rider.
• Told from the rebellious angle of a Robin-Hood-style underground organization.
• Features a memorable cast of both human and android characters.

Specifications

• Author: Steve Blackman
• Brand: Scholastic
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition: 1st
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Reading Age: 10 - 13 years
• ISBN-10: 070234835X
• ISBN-13: 978-0702348358
• Dimensions: 128 x 26 x 196 mm
• Weight: 198 g
• Publication Date: July 2, 2026

If you enjoy action, intrigue, and thought-provoking science fiction centered around advanced technology, Zero delivers a propulsive read perfect for young adult audiences.