Bitmask and the Virus in the Vending Machine

By Drew Knight

Max Plink is a walking disaster by day... and a digital defender by night.

At school, Max can't open a juice box without causing a catastrophe. But when a mysterious QR code infects the vending machine with a creepy candy-themed virus, Max trades in clumsiness for a cloak-and becomes Bitmask, a secret superhero who battles threats inside the school's network.

With the help of Patch, his sarcastic iguana sidekick, Max dives headfirst into a swirling world of glitch monsters, snack-bots, and corrupted firewalls. The culprit? A malicious, ever-evolving program called Snax.exe-and it's hungry for more than just sugar.

But Max isn't the only one paying attention. Maya, the quiet genius with a secret of her own, is watching the code... and preparing something.

Packed with humor, action, and real-world cybersecurity ideas, this fast-paced middle-grade adventure is perfect for kids who love tech, heroes, and a little bit of digital chaos.

Who do you call when candy becomes a cyber threat? You call Bitmask.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FLFCDKJ5
• ISBN13: 9798218753085
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Drew Knight
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7