MESH – a fast-paced Middle-Grade SciFi Thriller the vein of Spy School and Seventh Grade vs the Galaxy. As a middle-grade scifi novel, MESH gives, empowering STEM and positive visions – a vital contrast to prevalent dystopian narratives. If you need an optimistic, action-packed sci-fi happily-ever-after story for middle-grade readers, MESH is for you.
The Story
Roman thinks he’s hit the jackpot when he escapes his boring suburban life for Miramar Technical High, the hottest tech boarding school in the country. Finally, friends! Amazing tech! Prank wars! Plus, he and a group of super-smart nerds are chosen for Project November, a secret project that could make them billionaires. All they have to do is win the Titan Conference. Easy, right?
Wrong. Turns out, Project November is a cybernetic system designed by Dr. Gray, their seemingly harmless principal, to control everyone. And we mean everyone. Suddenly, Roman’s dream school is a high-tech prison, and his future looks a lot less “billionaire” and a lot more “enslaved.”
Using old-school spy tech and a whole lot of bravery, Roman and his friends form a retrotech resistance. Can they stop Dr. Gray before he takes over the world?
MESH is a complete 77,000-word MG sci-fi mystery thriller. It blends the high-stakes action of James Dashner’s MORTALITY DOCTRINE with the tech-heavy suspense of Dan Wells’ BLUESCREEN. With a focus on diverse characters and neurodiverse representation, it will appeal to readers of Stuart Gibbs’ SPY SCHOOL BRITISH INVASION, Eliot Sappingfield’s A PROBLEMATIC PARADOX, and Joshua S. Levy’s SEVENTH GRADE VS THE GALAXY.
Why should you read MESH?
- Not Just Another Sci-Fi Tale: MESH goes beyond thrilling adventures—it’s a call to action for the next generation of thinkers and builders. With a story rooted in the rich tradition of science fiction, MESH inspires young readers to believe in their power to shape the future.
- Grounded in Reality: Forget about superpowers and alien invasions. MESH is about real kids using their brains, tech skills, and creativity to fight back. It’s a story that resonates with those who see the possibilities in technology and innovation.
- For the Problem Solvers: This isn’t just a book; it’s a blueprint for the future. MESH is for the STEM enthusiasts, the dreamers, and the kids who know they can change the world—if only they get the chance.
Why MESH Matters: With the rising popularity of STEM-focused narratives like Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing and the proven success of middle-grade thrillers such as Warcross by Marie Lu, MESH is poised to capture a similar audience while offering a unique and inspiring vision of the future.
Join the MESH Revolution: MESH is more than just a thrilling read—it’s a movement. Let’s show young readers that their future is in their hands. They don’t need to wait for a radioactive spider or a magic ring; their power is within them.
Ready to Change the World? MESH is looking for a home with a Big Four publisher. Enjoy the concept art, learn more about the story, and find out how you can support MESH. Because the future doesn’t build itself—you do.
Additional Information
Pitch: SPY SCHOOL x – ACE TAKES FLIGHT – Only one thing stands between Roman’s supervillain principal, his killer robots, and plans for world domination – a plucky band of retrotech rebels brought together by the MESH.
Potential Target Audience
Readers of Middle Grade Sci-Fi, readers of cyberpunk and techno-thrillers, and fans of MORTALITY DOCTRINE by James Dashner meets BLUESCREEN by Dan Wells
Similar Books
SPY SCHOOL BRITISH INVASION by Stuart Gibbs, A PROBLEMATIC PARADOX by Eliot Sappingfield, and SEVENTH GRADE VS THE GALAXY by Joshua S. Levy
Agent / Representation Details
- Genre: MG/SF/Thriller
- Word count: 77K words
- Mesh is publish-ready
Do People Want to Read Mesh?
I teach middle school and my students would read the hell out of that.
— Dr. Susanne Eide (@SusanneEide1) April 4, 2022
Contact Information
Mesh Concept Art
Blog Posts About Mesh
- Stars in a Jar: Jackson Oswalt – Fusion Kid
- The Hidden Cautionary Scifi Tale of Mesh
- Mesh – Forging and Shaping
- Mesh: We Don’t Do Racism or Sexism Here
Thanks for checking out my middle-grade scifi thriller, Mesh! Agents: please reach out to get proper query / agent materials – I look forward to speaking with you.