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About The Book
Taking online shortcuts lands Norm’s friend Jordan in hot water in this third book in the New Norm middle grade series about surviving the cringe and chaos of middle school both online and IRL.
Norm’s friend Jordan is embarrassed by his clunky, outdated phone that can’t hold a charge, but his family can’t afford to buy him a new one. So Norm and Mia decide to help Jordan raise enough money to buy a new phone for himself.
But Jordan is too busy to babysit, too allergic to pet-sit, and too bad of a baker to run a bake sale. How else can he earn money? Then Jordan has a genius idea: build a bot and sell extra likes on internet posts.
Jordan’s scheme works for a while…until the class gossip threatens to expose him. Norm has to act fast to save his friend from online infamy!
Norm’s friend Jordan is embarrassed by his clunky, outdated phone that can’t hold a charge, but his family can’t afford to buy him a new one. So Norm and Mia decide to help Jordan raise enough money to buy a new phone for himself.
But Jordan is too busy to babysit, too allergic to pet-sit, and too bad of a baker to run a bake sale. How else can he earn money? Then Jordan has a genius idea: build a bot and sell extra likes on internet posts.
Jordan’s scheme works for a while…until the class gossip threatens to expose him. Norm has to act fast to save his friend from online infamy!
About The Author
Photograph © Dennis Tyler
Matthew J. Gilbert is the author of more than forty books, including this one! Besides coauthoring the award-nominated Classroom 13 series, he has written books for some of the world’s most beloved properties including Stranger Things, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TRON, and more. Under the pen name Jordan Quinn, Matthew is the writer for the Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel series. Before becoming an author, Matthew was an award-winning TV writer for Nickelodeon, working in creative advertising for big Hollywood movies…all from a tiny cubicle in New York City. He currently lives in far-too-sunny California with his wife and loyal cat sidekick.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (December 8, 2026)
- Length: 160 pages
- ISBN13: 9798347118502
- Ages: 8 - 12
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