Feed

Not recommended

Content we'd steer families away from.

Published: 2002
Ages: 14–18

About the book

In a future where most people have a computer chip in their brain that streams entertainment and advertising, a group of teens on a trip to the moon have their 'feeds' hacked.

AI summary

In a future where most people have a computer chip in their brain that streams entertainment and advertising, a group of teens on a trip to the moon have their 'feeds' hacked.

Why parents choose this book

What makes Feed worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 14–18 (fits siblings across a range).
Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
Kids who tend to love it: Science Fiction.
Personality fit: big-imagination kids who love new worlds.

Parents love this book because

Written by M.T. Anderson, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy Feed if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 14–18

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 14–18 age band.

Things parents should know

Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.
Sexual content: references or fade-to-black moments.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Young adult

Works as read-aloud

Usually read independently

Good for independent readers

Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

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Why we recommend it

We don't broadly recommend Feed for the 14–18 age band; see the notes above before choosing. It leans into science fiction in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. M.T. Anderson's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.