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Jeremy Heere lives in a typical high‑school setting, constantly annoyed by the world’s little humiliations and enamored with the unattainable Christine. The arrival of a tiny, pill‑sized AI called the squip offers an unprecedented opportunity: a chip that can be programmed to give him exactly what he wants, from the right outfit to self‑confidence on his tongue. As Jeremy learns to control this device, he begins to transform from a self‑critical geek into someone who feels capable of achieving his dreams.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ned Vizzini
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