The Second Life of Snap by Erin Entrada Kelly is a dystopian middle-grade novel centered on twelve-year-old Zuzu Santos. Zuzu lives in Bright Valley Subsidized Camp #5, a harsh, resource-scarce community tightly controlled by the oppressive Lockwood Corporation. When Zuzu's father loses his job, his meager severance package comes in the form of an outdated, first-generation guardian robot with no working charging station. After Zuzu's friend illegally reprograms the machine, it awakens with a unique, human-like personality and is named Snap. Snap becomes part of Zuzu's friend group, and together, they must navigate a harsh environment heavily impacted by climate change and technological classism. As they confront severe daily survival challenges, the group relies on their shared ingenuity and optimism to endure the bleak conditions. However, Zuzu faces a race against time to keep her new friend alive as Snap's unchargeable battery steadily drains toward an inevitable reset. This gripping dystopian tale highlights the profound power of community, family, and friendship during difficult times. Recommended for children in grades 3-5. Library card holders can click here to find it in our catalog and place a hold on the book.