Bitmask and the Virus in the Vending Machine - Paperback

by Drew Knight (Author)

Max Plink is a walking disaster by day... and a digital defender by night.

At school, Max can't open a juice box without causing a catastrophe. But when a mysterious QR code infects the vending machine with a creepy candy-themed virus, Max trades in clumsiness for a cloak-and becomes Bitmask, a secret superhero who battles threats inside the school's network.

With the help of Patch, his sarcastic iguana sidekick, Max dives headfirst into a swirling world of glitch monsters, snack-bots, and corrupted firewalls. The culprit? A malicious, ever-evolving program called Snax.exe-and it's hungry for more than just sugar.

But Max isn't the only one paying attention. Maya, the quiet genius with a secret of her own, is watching the code... and preparing something.

Packed with humor, action, and real-world cybersecurity ideas, this fast-paced middle-grade adventure is perfect for kids who love tech, heroes, and a little bit of digital chaos.

Who do you call when candy becomes a cyber threat? You call Bitmask.