Sammy Versus the Smart Phone

Reach for this book when your child is about to get their first smartphone or is struggling to balance their digital life with the real world. This story personifies the addictive nature of social media through Hollis, a holographic AI interface that acts as a perfect, high-pressure digital double. It explores themes of online bullying, the dopamine loop of 'likes,' and how screens can distance us from family and friends. It is an essential tool for parents of middle schoolers to open honest conversations about digital well-being, peer pressure, and self-worth without being overly preachy.