A READERS’ FAVORITE FIVE STAR RATED BOOKS FOR KIDS!Anything Boys Can Do Girls Can Do Better!Xavier Academy is having a computer coding competition with a huge cash prize! Sixth grader Sophie Washington and her friend Chloe can’t wait to enter with their other classmates, Nathan and Toby. The only problem is that the boys don’t think the girls are smart enough for their team and have already asked … team and have already asked two other kids to work with them. Determined to beat the boys, Sophie and Chloe join forces with classmates Mariama, Valentina, and “brainiac,” Rani Patel, to form their own all-girl team called “Code One.” Computer coding isn’t easy, and the young ladies get more than they bargain for when hilarious mishaps stand in their way. It’s girls versus boys in the computer coding competition as Sophie and her friends work day and night to prove that anything boys can do girls can do better!
- “I love Sophie’s strong personality and how relatable she is. Overall, I look forward to each Sophie book and I can’t wait to read more!”
- “Ellis is great at tackling serious issues in a kid friendly manner that is easy to understand. The characters are relatable and the dialogue is believable for that age group. We love Sophie Washington books!”
- “ This is an excellent story presented at a critical time as debates rage regarding gender equality, the need for it, and how negatively the lack of it impacts society. Don’t hesitate to read this book. It’s well worth your time, whether you’re a parent, grandparent or a young teen! ”
- Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)
- Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)
- Sophie Washington: Things You Didn’t Know About Sophie (Book 3)
- Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)
- Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)
- Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6)
- Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)
- Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)
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Another top-notch read in the Sophie Washington Book Series!
I have seriously fallen in love with this Book Series!
The author continues to shine with her impressive writing technique with each Sophie Washington book!
This is the fifth book I’ve read in The Sophie Washington Book Series, and this is the sixth book in the series that I’ve featured on my blog! I have truly enjoyed every single one of them! So yes, I was stoked to read and review this book – and it did not disappoint one bit!
I love the characters!! Sophie, her little brother, Cole, her family, her friends, Chloe, Valentina, Mariama, Rani, and classmates Toby and Nathan – they were all enjoyable, likable, genuine, realistic, and relatable. There’s no doubt fellow readers are able to easily connect with these characters!
I really like that this book takes real-life issues head on and allows the young reader to easily connect with the characters and the situations they get into at home and at school.
There are some exciting twists and turns and unexpected moments that will keep you guessing!
This book series is just filled with so many wonderful life lessons and morals and this particular book did not miss the mark!
I liked that this book touched on so many topics such as friendship, family, love, forgiveness, faith, bullying, torment, support, overcoming challenges, new beginnings, respect, compassion, appreciation, dignity, honor, recognition, and so much more.
The author continues to show her Texas roots by throwing in so many references throughout the book since the book does take place in the Houston Suburbs. I have been to Houston many times, and I have lived in several parts of Texas before. So, I really enjoy when I read a book from there that the real Texas is found in the pages – and it sure was!
This book has a great storyline that flows, fantastic writing style with detailed scenes, beautiful illustrated images, well-developed characters, important and educational life lessons, is steady paced, and keeps you completely entertained through the last page – regardless of your age!
I think the best part of this book being for middle graders, is that it’s a fun, cool, intriguing, suspenseful book for them! It’s not a dumbed down kid’s book and it’s not a book that a parent can be worried that their kid is reading. It’s a book that a kid will want to read, won’t be embarrassed to read in front of their friends or their parents. It’s the right kind of a book a kid should be reading and the right kind of book their parent will be glad they are reading!
This book is book seven of the Sophie Washington Book Series. Although I have read other books in this series, this book can absolutely be read on its own as a standalone without any fear of getting lost or confused. However, I am really enjoying this book series, and would totally recommend the whole series!!
This book is “G” rated as there is no swearing, no violence, no adult situations, and no sexual content.
I would absolutely recommend this book for middle graders as I think they would love this book and the Sophie Washington Book Series!
This book is marketed towards middle grades and I totally agree! However, I might even go as far as to suggest this book for readers in third grade to seventh grade as they too would also easily enjoy this book and book series as well!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**
“Sophie Washington: Code One” by Tonya Duncan Ellis continues to follow young Sophie’s adventures. This time, she and her girlfriends want to win the school computer coding contest, not only for the prize money, but to show the boys that girls can code just as well as they can.
This story is part of the delightful ‘Sophie Washington’ series and is another inspirational and entertaining tale. I love that these stories not only highlight the value of diversity and the enrichment potential of learning about other cultures, but also touch upon realistic tragedies like natural disasters that destroy homes and force relocation.
This particular book touches briefly on challenges such as dyslexia, overbooking of extracurricular activities, and how a different environment can change a child’s capabilities and instill confidence. The gender divide that permeates such things as science is touched upon as Sophie and her friends decide to show that they can not only multi-task but can learn how to utilize coding and make it relevant to their interests. Sibling rivalry is also still very much present but so is the very real affection between Sophie and her brother, and who wouldn’t want parents like theirs? I think this is another great addition to the series and I am delighted to have books like these to inspire children and teach them how to compete and cooperate without being too heavy-handed.
A copy of this title was provided for review
Tonya Duncan Ellis has done it again. Written a middle grade book that I didn’t put down til I’d read every page. I must admit I have read and reviewed another of her books and was just as happy with it.
The series story is written around a family, a couple and two children. It contains everything you can imagine a younger brother and his sister go through…brother teasing the older girl, kids fighting, some bullying at school, making friends. etc. All the good things we experienced at that age and all the very hurtful ones. All of the things our parents were mad at us about and all of the things they encouraged. But here’s the difference in Ellis’ stories. That’s what they are. Stories. Never a preachy lesson, yet easy and fun to read and always with something going on. This time it’s a competitive project in school.
At times it’s difficult to describe what one thinks about characters in this age genre. On the other hand, I liked Sophie and her brother Cole. I liked her friends too. I’ve read a lot of adult books that I couldn’t remember the characters names. To me this means there must have been some distinct definition here, or everything wouldn’t stick with me as it has.
This would be a great book for parents to read with their 4th thru 6th graders. It could easily invoke some very good discussions. Even family dinner table conversations (do those exist anymore). And most certainly ideas and subjects that wouldn’t hurt any of us to revisit.