Hashtag Danger! (Transformers: EarthSpark)
Transformers: EarthSpark Series
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What’s inside...
When the newest Terran Transformer, Hashtag, accidentally broadcasts the Malto family’s secret adventures online, she puts her human friends and fellow bots in danger. Pursued by Mandroid’s hunter-drones, Hashtag must learn to balance her love of social media with the responsibility that comes with great power. Set in the quiet town of Witwicky, Pennsylvania, the story follows Hashtag as she discovers her unique abilities in technology and teamwork, ultimately helping the Maltos outsmart their enemies and protect their home.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Hashtag
Mo Malto
Robby Malto
Thrash (Malto)
Twitch (Malto)
Bumblebee
Dr. Meridian / Mandroid
Discussion points
Why did Hashtag want to share every moment online?
How did her friends respond when things went wrong?
What would you do differently in Hashtag’s place?
How does the group solve problems together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Pause on action pages and predict outcomes.
Relate Hashtag’s lesson to your family’s device rules.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Online actions have offline consequences
Explanation: Hashtag’s post leads villains straight to her friends.
Real-World Application: Pause and think before sharing personal information online.
Example Lesson: Taking responsibility builds trust
Explanation: Hashtag apologizes and solves the problem she caused.
Real-World Application: Admitting mistakes shows maturity and keeps friendships strong.
Example Lesson: Teamwork magnifies individual talents
Explanation: Bots and humans combine skills to outsmart the drones.
Real-World Application: Collaborate at school or home to achieve bigger goals.