The Oracle of Eden

By Dede Weldon Casad and Rod Keitz

Children today are born into the computer world. They know how to use it, but do they know how it works? Join Gail and Toby as they explore the inner workings of the computerfrom the motherboard to cyberspaceand then find themselves trapped in the adventure of their lives fighting Visigoth, the Villian Virus, and his minions before the Oracle of Eden comes to their rescue.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 14, 2015
• ISBN: 9781512715064

Dede Weldon Casad

Dede Weldon Casad is the author of more than fifteen non-fiction, fiction and children's books. Educated in Texas, she has two undergraduate degrees and a PhD. Dr. Casad is also an entrepreneur and has served on several corporate boards. She makes her home in Dallas and has three grown children and six grandsons.  Rod Keitz is the co-founder and partner of Keitz and Herndon, a nationally recognized film production studio in Dallas. Rod spent much of his career setting the style of the company's cartoon and industrial animation, as well as graphic and industrial design from hand-drawn cells through the early stages of computerization. Rod is the proud father of four children and ten grandchildren.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-1505-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5127-1506-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015916375

WestBow Press rev. date: 10/14/2015

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 THE ASSIGNMENT

Chapter 2 THE MOTHERBOARD

Chapter 3 THE INTERNET

Chapter 4 CYBERSPACE

Chapter 5 ATTACK ! ATTACK!

Chapter 6 LIGHTNING STRIKES

Chapter 7 THE LAST EFFORT

Chapter 8 HOME AGAIN

CHAPTER 1

THE ASSIGNMENT

Toby, wait up, called Gail as they streamed out of the classroom.

Toby had bolted from the 4th grade classroom ahead of Gail. When Gail caught up she was panting.

Mind if I ask why you chose me?

No big deal, muttered Toby as he kept walking.

I know, but I am new here and you really don’t know me, she persists.

Okay, okay. I’ll tell you but you won’t like it. Toby stopped, turned and faced Gail square on.

I really wanted another boy, but the two smart ones were already taken. When Ms. Bethelman first told us about the assignment—how if our paper was good enough we might win the local contest, and then go to State where we could win scholarships and everything! I made up my mind, right there; I was going to win State. I want one of those scholarships.

But what does that have to do with me. Gail went on.

Not much, just the luck of the draw, I guess.

Thanks, a lot! So, I was simply the best you could do.

I wouldn’t exactly say that. Pete suggested I choose you. He thought you were promoted to our advanced class, even though you are a year younger, because somebody at the school thought you must have some smarts. Besides, like I said, by the time it was my turn to choose a partner the best kids were long gone.

So you are stuck with me?

Maybe it won’t be too bad, Toby said as he started to break away.

Well, when do we start? asked Gail

Don’t rush me. I’ve got to talk to my dad first and get his take on how best to develop the project. He’s a scientist, you know.

Shouldn’t I be a part of that decision? Gail asked indignantly.

No, not necessarily. I’m the project leader. I make all the decisions.

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