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Secret Coders

Secret Coders

Graphic NovelsMiddle Grade
Pages
91
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

Hopper despises her new school, Stately Academy, where the students are unkind, the principal is intimidating, and the building itself holds a strange secret with its walls covered in the number 9. Determined to uncover the truth, Hopper and her friend Eni realize the school's mystery is embedded in its very structure. They must become secret coders to solve the puzzle.

How it reads

AdventurousLighthearted
AcademyMystery Box
Prose complexity 1/10

Genres

Graphic Novels Middle Grade Mystery Comics

Characters

Mr. HopperProtagonist
EniSupporting
All characters in Secret Coders

Subjects

Computer programmingComputersGifted childrenSchools

Places

Stately Academy · Fictional

About the author

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Secret Coders part of a series?

    Secret Coders is the first book in a graphic novel series that introduces readers to coding concepts through an engaging mystery narrative. While each book presents a self-contained adventure, the overarching story and character development continue across the volumes.

  • What coding language does Secret Coders teach?

    The book primarily introduces fundamental concepts of computer programming and logic, using a visual language that is inspired by Logo. It focuses on core ideas like sequences, loops, and conditionals rather than a specific real-world programming language.

  • How does Secret Coders compare to Gene Luen Yang's other works?

    Secret Coders stands out from many of Gene Luen Yang's other acclaimed graphic novels by directly integrating educational content, specifically computer science principles, into its narrative. While it shares his characteristic blend of engaging storytelling and thoughtful character development, its primary focus on teaching a practical skill makes it unique within his bibliography.