The Super Berries Scam

A young girl uncovers the truth behind an online health fad in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.

Dalia Gopie is shorter than all her friends. Then she discovers that her favorite social media influencer is promoting a miracle fruit—one that guarantees to make anyone taller overnight! Is this online fad the real deal, or is the popular influencer selling a tall tale? With the help of other Cyber Sleuths—a network of mystery-solving kids—and legit online resources, Dalia uncovers the truth about this too-good-to-be-true product. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

For ages 9-11. From the Cyber Sleuths series. The Cyber Sleuths are a worldwide, online network of tech-savvy kids, wired-in and ready to take on the internet’s worst scams, fakes, and bad actors. With high-tech tools and big-time data, they’ll combat misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation circulating in their communities—both online and offline. Is an influencer-promoted product a health miracle or a sick scam? Is an up-and-coming, pop-culture phenom the real deal or a deepfake? Did a social media star really discover a mythical beast, or are they only out to cash in? The Cyber Sleuths will uncover the truth, bit by byte!

Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book series is sure to entertain while at the same time equipping readers with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to identify credibility in the information they consume. With fast-paced text, fun-filled illustrations, and beyond-the-book resources, the Cyber Sleuths will have young readers logging on to each adventure.

About the Author
Natasha Deen graduated college with a psychology degree, but her passion has always revolved around stories. She has written mysteries, action, historical, and fantasy novels for kids, teens, and adults. For her, one of the best things about being an author is the chance to slip into other times and worlds, and to be anything she can imagine through her characters. Natasha lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with her pets and husband. When she’s not writing, she spends a lot of time trying to convince her animals that she’s the real boss of the house. 

About the Illustrator
Mariano Epelbaum is a character designer, illustrator and traditional 2D animator. He has been working professionally since 1996 in various disciplines of animation and illustration, where character designs tend to be very expressive and original. Currently, Mariano works as an art director on several projects. He is always trying different styles and techniques.