Trina Robbins

Required to attend summer school after moving to Chicagoland, thirteen-year-old manga-love Megan Yamamura needs help from twelve-year-old computer genius Raf Hernandez to escape the maniacal principal's mind control experiment.

In graphic novel format, tells the story of how Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr came up with the idea for a secret communication system which would become the basis for wireless technology.

Previously, Noriko has relied on her friends to help shield her from danger. Now, the positions are suddenly reversed as Noriko must rescue a member of her inner circle. She makes a hasty alliance with a Spirit of the Trees to help save her friend, without a thought to the Spirit's possibly motivations.

Although they've only been together for a short time, Noriko and Izark are beginning to develop romantic feelings for each other. At the same time, Izark is tormented by what he is and Noriko is unaware of what she is awakening in him. Plus, another confesses his love for Noriko.