Amy Noelle Parks crafts a timely narrative in Averil Offline, following twelve-year-old coding enthusiast Averil as she navigates the complexities of digital privacy and parental oversight. Targeted at middle-grade readers (ages 8–12), the story centers on Averil’s fight to reclaim autonomy after discovering her parents’ monitoring app, Ruby Slippers, will soon track her every move. Partnering with a new friend, Max, she confronts the app’s creator, blending humor with high-stakes problem-solving as she challenges societal norms around technology and consent. Parks balances relatable preteen struggles—friendship dynamics, school pressures—with broader themes of digital ethics, offering a springboard for discussions about boundaries in an increasingly connected world. This novel stands out for its accessibility and relevance to classrooms supporting English learners and reluctant readers. Parks uses crisp, dialogue-driven prose with minimal idiomatic language, allowing students to focus on plot and character development without linguistic barriers. While illustrations are absent, the text compensates with vivid, tech-centric scenarios—like debugging code or navigating social media—that mirror students’ lived experiences, fostering engagement. Key vocabulary (e.g., “algorithms,” “data privacy”) is embedded organically, encouraging inference skills. The short, direct sentences and fast-paced chapters create a rhythmic flow ideal for readers building stamina, while Averil’s troubleshooting mindset models logical thinking—a subtle reinforcement of STEM concepts. Educators will appreciate how subplots involving peer collaboration and ethical dilemmas align with SEL curricula, particularly around self-advocacy and responsible tech use. Though lacking traditional awards, its modern lens on digital citizenship solidifies its value in collections aiming to reflect contemporary challenges.