Root: an interactive story

Meet Molly Root, geek heroine on the most dangerous of missions.

Her best friend has been murdered, revealing his secret life as a notorious hacker, and suspicion falls on a corporation with shady secrets to hide. Teenage computer expert Molly must recruit a highly-skilled team to help her solve the mystery – before it’s too late…

Do you have the brilliant brain and code-solving cunning to help them? If so, join us in our first ever adventure in live interactive fiction.

From 24 October we will publish a new chapter of Root every day for six weeks. But along the way you can influence the story by solving mysteries, foiling plans and eavesdropping into conversations. Find out more at guardian.co.uk/teen-books and join other readers on our Teen Books Facebook page to discuss the story so far and what you think should happen next.

  • Root: The climax - quiz

    They think it's all over... It is now: Root touches down with a mind-blowing finale! Did you see that coming? Review the facts and take this final quiz to see if you tracked down the truth

  • Root: Chapter 30

    As armed police move in on the kidnap jet, Molly's ordeal appears to be over. But there's one more shock in store. A twist even an Acenet ace could never have anticipated...

  • Root: Chapter 27

    Molly has been kidnapped by Drake and his men and they're heading for the airfield. She's running out of options. How will she escape?

  • Root: Chapter 23

    Molly is back at home watching and listening to every move Graves makes. Then, as he starts to type an email, another piece of the puzzle falls into place

  • Root: Chapter 22

    Will is giving an oscar winning performance and Piotr is in his element. They have all the proof they need to expose Erica Jonsson as a crook, but it's not over yet

  • Root: Chapter 21

    Molly, Piotr and Will lead Graves on a wild goose chase as they infiltrate Bannatyne Banham. But how long is it before they begin to suspect Will?

  • Root: Chapter 20

    Molly and Piotr have caught up with Graves's van with Will inside. So far so good. Now they must unlock the bank's computer system to get what they need

  • Root: Chapter 17

    Molly's plan to play Drake and Graves off against each other seems to be working - but will it all fall apart when they meet face-to-face?

  • Root challenge: Day four

    Molly Root and her team are issuing daily press releases, each outlining an individual who deserves the wrath of Damocles. This time Molly and friends can go after only one despicable organisation, but which one? You decide on Friday 18 November

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