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Robots go wild!
336 pages
A high-energy, heavily illustrated romp through middle school where the biggest source of embarrassment is your robotic brother.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like riding a runaway skateboard through the halls of a middle school, fast, chaotic, and guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. The reading experience is incredibly brisk, propelled by short, snappy chapters and a constant stream of energetic illustrations that break up the text perfectly for reluctant readers. Beneath the zany technological mishaps and goofy middle school drama, there is a surprisingly warm core of family loyalty and earnest sibling affection. The tone is consistently upbeat and conversational, inviting the reader into a world where embarrassment is inevitable but ultimately survivable. It is a delightful, low-stakes adventure tailor-made for kids who want their humor fast, visual, and full of heart.
- Mood
- chaotic
- upbeat
- zany
- warm
- Tone
- humorous
- energetic
- lighthearted
- goofy
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- family loyalty · middle school awkwardness · sibling dynamics · embracing the weird
- The writing
- Conversational and punchy, relying heavily on visual gags and short, snappy chapters to keep the pages turning.
- The arc
- Begins with frantic embarrassment and technological chaos, resolving into a heartwarming affirmation of family bonds.
- Who it's for
- Reluctant readers and middle graders who crave laugh-out-loud, illustrated comedies with a core of genuine sweetness.
Content notes
- mild bullying
- family financial stress
About the book
"Fifth grader Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez has to find a solution when his robot 'brother' has repeated malfunctions at school and a newer model robot steps in as competition--and his mother's job is in jeopardy as a result"--
Description from Open Library.
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