SuitabookHacker
Malorie Blackman
- Reading
- Read it as a suspense story, pausing after major discoveries to ask what evidence Victoria has and whether her next step is justified. If peril feels intense, discuss the chapter before continuing.
- Themes
- Justice and evidence: Victoria believes her father has been framed and seeks evidence in the bank’s files rather than accepting the accusation. The situation invites discussion about whether loyalty can coexist with careful judgement and lawful action.
- Young people’s agency: Victoria takes an active role in responding to her father’s arrest and uses her computing ability to investigate. Her actions can support conversation about resourcefulness, persistence and the burdens placed on a young person during a family crisis.
- Worth knowing
- Be ready to talk about the pressure Victoria feels when an adult is arrested and she believes the family has been wronged. Hacking raises useful questions about rules, evidence and responsibility.