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—Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)Lauren Ipsumis a whimsical journey through a land where logic and computer science come to life.Meet Lauren, an adventurer lost in Userland who needs to find her way home by solving a series of puzzles. As she visits places like the Push & Pop Café and makes friends with people like Hugh Rustic and the Wandering Salesman, Lauren learns about computer science without even realizing it—and so do you!ReadLauren Ipsumyourself or with someone littler than you, then flip to the notes at the back of the book to learn more about logic and computer science in the real world.Filled with wit and wordplay,Lauren Ipsumis a lively and timely introduction to computing fundamentals that wisely avoids mentioning computers altogether. —Cory Doctorow for BoingBoingA looking glass tale for the computer age. —School Library JournalLauren Ipsumis part of a much larger movement that seeks to bring programming skills to, well, everyone. —WiredCaptures the spirit of problem solving and ignites readers'' imaginations...introduces girls and boys to computer science —and to a new way of thinking and problem solving. —Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and author of Lean InA fantastical journey into the 21st century tech ''Wonderland'' that both educates and entertains. —Ruthe Farmer, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, National Center for Women & ITSuggested for ages 10 and up
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