The Backpack with a Mind of Its Own

By Ben Sparrow

On the first day of fifth grade, Max Carter just wants to survive math class, avoid bullies, and maybe make a friend. What he doesn't expect is for his brand-new backpack to whisper in his ear-and have strong opinions about cafeteria food, fractions, and personal space.

But Zip isn't just a talkative travel companion. He's a relic of a forgotten invention-a piece of powerful, hidden tech once created to help kids like Max. When strange signals begin flickering through the school and students' magical gear starts shutting down, Max teams up with sharp-eyed classmate Ava Lee to uncover a secret buried deep beneath Lincoln Hill Elementary.

What they discover? A corrupted intelligence, a legacy of vanished users, and a truth that could change everything.

Funny, fast-paced, and filled with heart and mystery, The Backpack with a Mind of Its Own is a story about curiosity, courage, and what happens when ordinary kids carry extraordinary power-on their backs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FKHKYGVY
• ISBN13: 9798294789220
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"