Cesar Chavez High

Cesar Chavez High is the high school in San Francisco's Mission district where Marcus attends school.

Gait Recognition Cameras

These cameras were installed in Marcus' school about a year prior to the time of the novel. These cameras are intended to keep track of students by recognizing the way each student walks. Marcus and his friends have found numerous ways to outsmart these cameras.

SchoolBooks

These SchoolBooks are laptop computers issued to every student. Their main function seems to be to allow the school's teachers and officials to track the movements and activities of students.

IMParanoid

IMParanoid is an instant messaging system that Marcus uses to communicate with Darryl during class.

Harajuku Fun Madness

Harajuku Fun Madness is an alternate reality game that Marcus believes is the best game ever.

Arphid

An arphid is a radio frequency identification tag that allows librarians to check out...