Gabi Mendez

When your dad gets a summer job across the country, it usually means leaving everything familiar behind. For Addie, it means spending her days wandering the halls of a busy university. She is not exactly thrilled, especially since she is carrying a lot of heavy feelings. But soon, she stumbles into a cutting edge virtual reality lab that changes her whole perspective. Inside the lab, Addie puts on a headset and steps into worlds she never thought possible. Along with Mateo, a friendly boy who loves science, she helps map out a special VR project. As they test out new digital landscapes, Addie discovers that virtual reality is more than just a fun game. It is a powerful way to connect with people, understand what they are going through, and even heal from sadness. As you flip through these colorful pages, you will join Addie on a journey that blends cool technology with real human emotion. This story shows how stepping into someone else's shoes, whether in real life or a computer generated world, can help you find your own voice. Grab this book to explore a heartfelt adventure about friendship, science, and the courage it takes to look forward.