Unplugged by Gordon Korman Summary
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In "Unplugged," a tech billionaire's rebellious son discovers genuine connection at a no-technology wilderness camp. This award-winning middle-grade novel by Gordon Korman earned the 2024 Young Reader's Choice Award by asking: What happens when digital natives truly disconnect?
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When Digital Detox Becomes an Unexpected Adventure
Imagine being a tech billionaire's son, surrounded by every digital luxury imaginable, and suddenly finding yourself stranded at a wellness retreat with no electronics allowed. This is precisely the nightmare that befalls Jett Baranov, whose string of outrageous stunts (including blowing up school toilets and causing fighter jets to scramble) finally pushes his father Vladimir-founder of tech giant Fuego-to ship him off to "The Oasis of Mind & Body Wellness" in rural Arkansas. For Jett, having his phone, laptop, and tablet confiscated feels like having his lifeline to civilization severed. His immediate response? Rebellion-wearing clothes inside out, falling asleep during meditation, and complaining incessantly about the vegetarian food. When he finally manages a midnight raid to retrieve his precious F-phone, his desperate call to his father yields only one response: "You're staying put." Little does Jett know that this forced disconnection will lead to discoveries far more meaningful than anything he could find on a screen.
The Unlikely Alliance of the Digitally Deprived
When Entrepreneurship Meets Wilderness
Uncovering Secrets Behind the Wellness Facade
The Great Alligator Revelation
Finding Balance in a Hyperconnected World
The Lasting Impact of Temporary Disconnection
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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