{"product_id":"insignia-isbn-9780062093004","title":"Insignia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eInsignia\u003c\/em\u003e expertly combines humor with a disarming and highly realistic view of the future. The characters are real, funny, and memorable. You won't be able to put this book down.\"—Veronica Roth, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eDivergent\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eInsurgent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe earth is in the middle of WWIII in \u003cem\u003eInsignia\u003c\/em\u003e, the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eEnder's Game\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe planet's natural resources are almost gone, and war is being fought to control the assets of the solar system. The enemy is winning. The salvation may be Tom Raines. Tom doesn't seem like a hero. He's a short fourteen-year-old with bad skin. But he has the virtual-reality gaming skills that make him a phenom behind the controls of the battle drones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a new member of the Intrasolar Forces, Tom's life completely changes. Suddenly, he's someone important. He has new opportunities, friends, and a shot at having a girlfriend. But there's a price to pay. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eIt's World War III. The enemy is winning. What if the government's secret weapon is you?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVideo gamer Tom Raines has been recruited for the chance of a lifetime: to train at the Pentagonal Spire, an elite military academy, in preparation for becoming a member of the Intrasolar Forces. Life at the Spire holds everything that Tom's always wanted and never had—friends, the possibility of a girlfriend, and a life where his every action matters—but what will it cost him?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGripping and provocative, S. J. Kincaid's futuristic thrill ride of a debut crackles with memorable characters, tremendous humor, and a vision of the future that asks startling, timely questions about the melding of humanity and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR INSIGNIA “Insignia expertly combines humor with a disarming and highly realistic view of the future. The characters are real, funny, and memorable. You won’t be able to put this book down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DIVERGENT and INSURGENT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An unlikely teen is selected to attend Hogwarts-at-the-Pentagon. With action, real humor and a likable, complex protagonist, this fast-moving, satisfying adventure also provides some food for thought.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kincaid’s debut novel, an ambitious, high-concept mélange of the teen hacker and teen spy genres provides a fast-paced and exciting tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hip, high-tech, and hilarious, INSIGNIA made my heart soar and left me with impossible-to-shake questions about technology, reality, and war.”—Rae Carson, author of THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRae Carson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fast-paced battles in a variety of worlds will excite gamers of all ages. INSIGNIA [will] make a popular series for readers who enjoy adventures, science-fiction, and espionage.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888060068069,"sku":"NP9780062093004","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062093004.jpg?v=1730228055","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/insignia-isbn-9780062093004","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}