The Computer Nut facts for kids
| Author | Betsy Byars |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel, Sci-Fi |
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Publication date
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1984 |
| 813 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.B9836Co |
The Computer Nut is an exciting children's novel written by Betsy Byars. It was first published in 1984. This book is special because it was the first story Betsy Byars wrote using her brand new computer! It blends everyday life with a touch of sci-fi mystery.
Contents
What's the Story About?
The book follows a girl named Kate Morrison. She's the "computer nut" in the title. Her life takes a strange turn when she starts getting mysterious messages. These messages appear on her home computer.
The Mysterious Messages
The messages claim to be from someone named BB-9. This BB-9 says they are an alien from another planet! They also claim they can watch and even control all the computers on Earth. Imagine getting a message like that!
Is It a Prank?
At first, Kate and her good friend Linda think it's all a big prank. A prank is a trick played on someone. They start looking for who might be playing this trick on Kate. Their main suspects are two boys, Willie Lomax and Frank Wilkins. They try to figure out if one of them is behind the strange computer messages. The story unfolds as Kate tries to solve this puzzling mystery.
About the Author: Betsy Byars
Betsy Byars is a well-known American author. She has written many popular books for children and young adults. She is famous for her realistic stories. Many of her books feature characters who are trying to solve problems. She often uses humor and adventure in her writing. The Computer Nut is a great example of her fun and engaging style.
