At the Royal Academy of Marvellous Adventures (RAMA), the elite ‘ACE’ class is engaged in a groundbreaking experiment to create the perfect human being under the guidance of Professor Bristow. Billy Gronbeck, RAMA’s top student, begins to question the ethics of the project. Is it right to tamper with human life? Can a perfect human even be achieved?
Billy’s home life sets him apart from other students. As a young carer for his father, he feels exploited when he is chosen to look after ACE, the class’s creation.
Despite his best efforts to keep ACE a secret, Billy soon finds himself entangled in issues of trust, betrayal, and moral integrity. The experiment may have succeeded, but little consideration has been given to the consequences of integrating the creation into society.
Tensions escalate when the science class is accused of theft in the lab. With everyone under suspicion, friendships and loyalties are put to the test. Will the thief be uncovered?
RACE AGAINST ACE delves into challenges faced by many adolescents, including friendships, bullying, and risk-taking. The novel examines the allure of being part of something groundbreaking and the weight of its consequences.
This book is for you if you:
· Enjoy YA/Middle-Grade fiction
· Prefer narratives centered on positive self-discovery
· Have an interest in moral philosophy