Surveillance School

By: Andrew Butler

Narrated by: Andrew Butler

When William Wilbur earns a scholarship to the prestigious Snyder School of Excellence for Eighth Grade, he knows he will have to adjust to an unfamiliar environment, unique teachers, and a brand new social scene. Under the constant surveillance of omnipresent classroom cameras, Will struggles to fit in as he attempts to make friends and achieve academic success in his new school. But when someone starts anonymously clipping and posting embarrassing classroom moments, including teachers and students misbehaving, Will’s new school is thrown into turmoil. Will he be able to figure out who is behind these anonymous posts?

©2023 Shikey Press (P)2024 Andrew Butler

Critic reviews

“Powerful, urgent, and instantly relatable, Surveillance School scores a bullseye at the intersection of technological innovation, cultural expectations, privacy, and personal liberty in the classroom. A remarkable debut from a compelling new voice in YA.” (Chandra Prasad, author of Damselfly, Mercury Boys, On Borrowed Wings, Breathe the Sky)

Perfect book!

This book was very fun to read and I enjoyed reading this. I was surprised with the ending. I reallyliked this book and it was a very wonderful book to read.

-NM

Amazing book made for 8th-10 grade

This book was very engaging and easy to follow. The story keeps your attention while also making you think about important topics related to school and technology. The pacing was good, and the characters felt realistic, which made it easier to connect to what was happening. I also liked that the message was clear without being boring or preachy. Overall, this is a great book for middle school students, especially grades 8–10, and I would recommend it for both class reading and personal reading.