Bikenapped

Description: When Lisa's bike goes missing, Jackson and his AI-powered bike, S.C.O.U.T., must follow the clues to solve the mystery. Can they catch the bike thief before it's too late?

Brief description: Born in 1962 in Denver, Colorado, Scott Nickel works by day at Paws, inc., Jim Davis's famous Garfield studio, and he freelances by night. Burning the midnight oil, Scott has created hundreds of humorous greeting cards and written several children's books, short fiction for "Boys' Life" magazine, comic strips, and lots of really funny knock-knock jokes. He was raised in southern California, but in 1995 Scott moved to Indiana, where he currently lives with his wife, two sons, six cats, and several sea monkeys.

Review Quotes: Jackson receives a superbike named S.C.O.U.T. for his eighth birthday--a gift from his older sister. But this isn't just any bike--S.C.O.U.T. is powered by artificial intelligence and packed with high-tech gadgets, making it the smartest bike around. Together, Jackson and S.C.O.U.T. chase mysterious flying objects, hunt for treasure, solve the case of Maya's missing bike, and uncover the truth behind a haunted playground. With short chapters, large font, and frequent full-color illustrations, this early chapter book series is fast-paced, exciting, and easy to read. The concept of an ­A.I.-powered bike is timely and sure to appeal to tech-savvy kids. ­VERDICT A well-crafted and relevant story that will leave kids dreaming of their own ­superbike--­recommended for purchase.-- "School Library Journal"