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218 pp.
| Houghton
| May, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-544-33934-7$13.99
(4)
4-6
Robots Rule series.
Illustrated by
Goro Fujita.
After saving Terabyte Heights from the evil Dr. Micron, George Gearing is rewarded with a robotics apprenticeship. But as TinkerTech prepares to release its latest gadget, a series of accidents leads George to suspect that Micron has returned with another scheme. Cartoonish villain aside, the quirky character dynamics are enhanced by a surprise twist about George's long-lost parents. Black-and-white spot art illustrates the story.
220 pp.
| Houghton
| November, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-544-33932-3$13.99
(4)
4-6
Robots Rule series.
Illustrated by
Goro Fujita.
George Gearing discovers that his presumed-dead parents are still alive as computer data. He reluctantly agrees to break villainous Dr. Micron out of prison in exchange for his help fixing the device that can restore them to human form, but Micron has his own plans. Despite a rushed conclusion, this series-finale provides plenty of high-tech gadgetry, action, and humor for returning fans.
195 pp.
| Houghton
| October, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-0-544-33936-1$13.99
(4)
4-6
Robots Rule series.
Illustrated by
Goro Fujita.
In Terabyte Heights most robots just work for humans, but George Gearing's Jackbot is his best friend. After Jackbot is hit by a car, George rebuilds his companion with cutting-edge parts that grant him artificial intelligence--a discovery hijacked by megalomaniac Dr. Micron. Despite a transparent villain, the offbeat humor, endearing characters, and frequent spot art make for a lighthearted series-starter.