"Brain Jack" would be a great read for young adults who are interested in technology, science fiction and dystopian themes. The book's most unique feature is its portrayal of the effects of a single hack on the entire world, leading to widespread chaos and upheaval. The author's vivid and engaging writing style, combined with his mastery of technology concepts, makes for a thrilling and thought-provoking read.

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• Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Young Adult Novel (2010)
• CYBILS Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2010)

A Top Ten YALSA Pick for Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults! Fans of Cory Doctorow's Little Brother and M. T. Anderson's Feed will love this high-octane cyber thriller.In a dystopian near-future, neuro-headsets have replaced computer keyboards. Just slip on a headset, and it's the Internet at the speed of thought. For teen hacker Sam Wilson, a headset is a must. But as he masters the new technology, he has a terrifying realization. If anything on his computer is vulnerable to an attack, what happens when his mind is linked to the system? Could consciousness itself be hacked?Brian Falkner, author of The Tomorrow Code and The Project, delivers an action-packed and thought-provoking sci-fi thriller in which logging on to a computer could mean the difference between life and death.

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