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What Is FUTURE ME?
After the unexpected death of her grandma made 11-year-old Lu realize how little control she had over the universe, all she wants to do is play her favorite post-apocalyptic VR game with her hand-picked online team all day. Because the game is simple — clear rules, clear consequences.
Until her future self shows up in the real world asking for Lu’s help to save humanity from a deadly AI called MOTHER. At first, Lu is understandably skeptical. But when her future self reveals that Lu grows up to become the leader of the human resistance against the AI, it’s like a weight lifts: everything really is controlled — because she has a destiny.
So begins her battle against MOTHER. Along the way she’ll enlist the help of her online team in real life, discover that adults (especially her future self) don’t have all the answers, and even find assistance from surprising sources — all while trying really hard not to die, uncovering the answers to big questions, and (of course) getting to use some amazing futuristic gadgets.
A planned 7-book series, FUTURE ME will follow Lu and her friends from middle through high school at the high-tech Prescott Academy as they navigate larger-than-life mysteries and dangers — including how to survive puberty and growing up in an incredibly complicated world where existential threats seem to be everywhere… because they kind of are.
Meet the Team
Luana Jacobs (11) – Smart, tough, full of wry amusement… and more than a little bit lost and broken following the unexpected death of her grandma less than a year ago. In losing Gran she not only lost the one person who both got and shared her love of math, but also her understanding of how the universe is supposed to work, and she’s struggling to process her feelings about that. Despite her internal turmoil, Lu has a natural charisma that draws people to her and an ability to stay calm under pressure. Unfortunately, she tends to think her way is best, and at times can treat others like pieces in her personal game of chess.
Jasper (Sci) Prescott (12) – You’d think growing up the son of a tech mogul quadrillionaire would come with lots of perks (and it definitely does), but Sci would trade all of his tech gadgets and his autonomous SUV for a dad who doesn’t seem like he’d rather be anywhere else — and often is. Sci’s incredible talent as an engineer is rivaled only by his big heart and his desire for everyone to get along.
Kali (12) – Raised in a survivalist community in Ohio, where she was taught how to hunt, shoot, make traps, and generally live in nature, Kali is by far the most athletically gifted of the group. Her physical prowess often leads her to downplay her smarts, but you don’t get into Prescott Academy unless you’re the best of the best. Kali’s aunt took her in and supported her after Kali identified as a girl and her parents disowned her, so she has a deep understanding of complicated family situations, and an unquestioning willingness to fight for the people she cares about.
Wiki (12) – Raised by an abusive, addict father and a mother suffering from depression, Wiki has had to make some hard decisions in order to protect his two younger siblings, and he’s harboring a huge secret. Perhaps because of his background, Wiki is always ready to see the negative and poke holes in any plan. Still, he’s smart and tenacious, and his photographic memory frequently comes in handy.
Ghost (8) – The literal genius of the group, Ghost was smartest person in her family by age 3 and has spent the last few years making a name for herself as a world class hacker. If it’s something to do with computers, she’s your girl, and she has plans to become the world’s first female quadrillionaire. Unfortunately, her young age means that her parents won’t let her hang out with her friends outside of school, so Ghost is often “with them” via video screen.
Old Lu (O.L.) – Though she never gives her age, Lu’s older self is about Lu’s mom’s age, and it’s clear she’s been through some rough times living in the war-torn landscape of the future, where MOTHER has eliminated most of humanity. When they first meet, O.L. makes it clear to Lu that her philosophy on feelings is to push away the ones that aren’t useful and find yourself a mission to focus on. Anything else is just a waste of time. Unfortunately, it becomes painfully clear that not dealing with uncomfortable things has left O.L. broken… and sometimes dangerous.
Meredith Cooney (12) – Lu’s BFF since forever — until Gran died — Meredith is the smart-as-a-whip overachiever that Lu used to be… with about twice the energy and a tendency to talk nonstop, frequently saying whatever’s on her mind. She feels things deeply, often butting heads with her helicopter mom, and is fiercely loyal to Lu — something which makes the cut that much deeper when she thinks Lu is betraying her.