If you’re a parent, you already know it’s only a matter of time before your children venture into the digital world. Unless your family is entirely off the grid, your kids will soon be online, learning, exploring, and connecting through technology. And with that new freedom comes risk. Code Quest: The Ethics Engine dives straight into this reality, following four children as they navigate a vibrant online universe that mirrors the challenges of our own connected world. Each digital trial they face unfolds as an entertaining game, yet every victory carries a lesson in awareness, responsibility, and integrity.

Teri Green’s book blends education with adventure, offering something reminiscent of Dora the Explorer or Blue’s Clues, yet more intellectually stimulating. The premise is simple: four young friends must rescue their school’s malfunctioning artificial intelligence. Along the way, they encounter ethical dilemmas drawn from real-life decisions about honesty, empathy, privacy, and online safety. Readers aren’t just spectators; they learn right alongside the characters.

While topics like data protection and misinformation may sound heavy for grade-school readers, Green’s lively storytelling and bright, engaging illustrations make the material accessible and fun. The challenges are designed with common-sense solutions, helping young readers internalize values such as empathy, digital responsibility, and critical thinking.

In an age where technology shapes nearly every aspect of childhood, Green’s message feels both timely and essential. Many parents try to shield their children from digital dangers for as long as possible, but such protection has limits in a world that moves at the speed of innovation. Green wisely acknowledges this tension, offering an approachable tool to bridge the gap between curiosity and caution.

Not enough educators or parents are having these conversations with children, and the absence of guidance leaves a critical gap. Code Quest: The Ethics Engine fills that void beautifully. It’s an imaginative, meaningful read that empowers kids to think ethically and act wisely in a digital landscape that’s here to stay.

Pages: 47 | ASIN : B0FKWV6JXB