About the Book
From the best-selling award-winning author of The Proto Project by Bryan R. Johnson
2020 Moonbeam Gold Award
2020 Readers' Favorite Award
Mom's Choice Gold Award
Royal Dragonfly Award
Wishing Shelf Award
Praised by School Library Journal
Age Level: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up
Life at Flint Hill Elementary School may seem normal, but seven friends find themselves on a path to crack the code for an epic life. Whether they're chasing their dreams on stage, searching for an elusive monster fish, or running a makeshift business out of a treehouse, can these heroes find a way to work together to change their community?
"Code 7 engages kids through entertaining stories that reveal important insights about character, integrity, and social responsibility. This book is an inspiration to children who wish to pursue their passions and bring original ideas into the world." - Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author
Features diverse girl and boy characters with seven short stories that culminate in a clever twist
Can be read independently by young readers, ages 8-10 (3rd, 4th and 5th grade)
Great as part of your bedtime stories routine for kids ages 6-8 who love early/easy readers and are ready to tackle chapter books (1st, 2nd and 3rd grade)
Perfect for children who are growing out of picture books and enjoy series books and chapter books with spot illustrations
Makes a wonderful gift for anyone looking for fun, meaningful reading that is not related to video games, TV shows, or movies
"I read this to my [7 year old] son (bedtime routine) over the course of a week and we both loved each of the chapters. Definitely gave my son a good start to chapter books. Highly recommend.: )" - Lili H., Parent ★★★★★
Best for kids who ...
Adore realistic fiction books told with humor and tall-tale flair
Enjoy stories about friendship, family, and school life
Can identify with characters who love animals like dogs, cats, and baby chicks; enjoy singing, drawing, acting, sports, the outdoors, and even running makeshift businesses on the side!
Can relate to situations like wanting something badly, but not being able to get it; feeling bullied by other kids at school; struggling with household responsibilities like cleaning one's room; and longing to pursue one's passions
A contemporary classic for children who love popular beginner readers and chapter books like Mercy Watson, Judy Moody, Boxcar Children, Magic Treehouse, Dog Man, Wayside School, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, American Girl and anything for this age group by James Patterson, Kate Dicamillo, Katherine Applegate, Beverly Cleary, or Roald Dahl.
"It kept my daughter wanting to read more and more to guess the code. It promoted the love for literature." - CamzM, Parent ★★★★★
Great for gift-givers, parents, and educators looking for ...
Entertaining stories with themes based on strong values
Funny, heartwarming stories that emphasize a growth mindset, teamwork, and community
Books for kids that encourage discussion about kindness, perseverance, integrity, friendship, identity, self-reliance, and self-worth
Children's books that feature relatable characters in various situations at home and at school to promote understanding and empathy for others
Guided Reading Level: H-M Lexile(R) Measure: 500L - 600L
Review :
Every chapter offers a complete vignette from each fifth grader's point of view, and a satisfying conclusion. The last chapter brings all six characters together for one final tale. Readers will enjoy these stories involving a diverse group of likeable children who find themselves in funny (and most likely, familiar) situations. Educators and parents will appreciate the life lessons of caring, having a strong work ethic, and embracing teamwork that are so important during a child's formative years. A supplemental website provides a downloadable discussion guide and activity book that can be used to further enhance character education curricula. VERDICT Even if the book is purchased as a stand-alone title without using the website, it will be a suitable addition to any school library that is looking for short but fast-paced stories that reinforce pro-social behavior.-School Library Journal
"Code 7 engages kids through entertaining stories that reveal important insights about character, integrity, and social responsibility. This book is an inspiration to children who wish to pursue their passions and bring original ideas into the world." - Adam Grant, NYTBS New York Times bestselling author
"This is a great book that will bring you into the lives of seven very amazing characters .... All of these stories were ones that my daughter loved reading and made the book enjoyable and a quick read too. The book is inspirational and really allows the reader to assess where they are in their own life. Filled with funny and important moments, this is a book you want to read!" - Dad of Divas
"As a parent, I love having resources such as this available for kids. I don't think that in today's world these lessons can be overstressed. I don't want to give the code away, but living by this code absolutely would lead to an epic life." - Be Your Best Mom
"Our daughter, who is 8, had to prepare a 'personality bag' consisting of 5 things to talk about herself to her classmates on her second day of school. Code 7 was one of the things she took with her." - Viviana L�pez Green, Parent
"Just want to say that my kids (10 and 8, girl and boy) read this and LOVED it. The 10-year-old even told me it was her favorite book of all time. When I questioned her with shock and asked her, 'More than Harry Potter?' She said, 'Same.' She has literally read hundreds of books." - Julie Mudrick, Parent
"My son loves reading nonfiction ... I have had a hard time finding fiction books that keep his interest. He started this book last night and is already on chapter 4. he's excited about this book. Finally!" J. Malone ★★★★★
"My 9-year-old daughter, who is a voracious reader, has read this book at least 5 times (no joke) ..." - Customer ★★★★★ "I love this book for its empowering, modern-day message ... It's a great read for children in grades 2-6." - Fauzia Burke ★★★★★
"I bought over 30 of these books for gifts! ... The idea is to crack the code by reading each story ... I highly recommend this book for kids!" C. Buchanan ★★★★★
"My daughter and I love this book, and it's constantly in our bedtime reading list (at least once a week for months!)" Rich S. ★★★★★
"My child said this book was awesome." Customer ★★★★★
