Powered Off (Mostly Epic Brain Adventures Book 1)

High school is complicated.It’s even harder when your phone-the one thing that helps you get through the day-is suddenly off-limits.When a statewide phone ban hits, freshman Loo is forced to navigate high school without his usual escape. No music. No scrolling. No easy reset.Just real life-moment by moment, choice by choice.Starting high school is already overwhelming. New classes. New expectations. New social situations. And for Loo, a brain that never seems to slow down. Between awkward conversations, group projects, friendship struggles, and everyday challenges, he begins to realize something important: surviving high school isn’t about having the perfect plan-it’s about understanding how his brain actually works.In Powered Off, YOU help decide what happens next.Every choice shapes Loo’s story-what he says, what he avoids, what he tries, and what he learns. Along the way, you’ll meet his inner 'Brain Crew'-the voices that encourage him to overthink, jump ahead, get distracted, shut down, worry about everything, or keep going when things get tough.Featuring doodles, text messages, optional brain puzzles, and thinking breaks, the book offers an engaging reading experience that gives readers a chance to pause, reset, and re-engage before continuing the adventure.With more than 100 possible story paths to explore, each read offers new choices, new perspectives, and new opportunities to discover how small decisions can shape big moments.Written by an educator and grounded in real classroom experiences, Powered Off offers an authentic and compassionate look at the transition to high school, complete with motivation struggles, social uncertainty, everyday victories, and all the awkward in-between moments.Perfect for:• Readers who enjoy interactive, choice-driven stories• Fans of realistic fiction with humor and heart• Teens navigating school, stress, friendships, and self-discovery• Anyone whose brain seems to have a mind of its own• Parents, educators, counselors, and librarians seeking relatable, engaging fiction for middle and high school readersSometimes, powering off is the first step toward understanding yourself.And that might be the start of something epic. Mostly. 6