I bought this book to read along with my 9-year-old grandson, so that we could have literary discussions. It was a great book, and kept our interest throughout (both of us). The school year starts out great, with the robot E that Mom developed, who goes to school for Maddie. Maddie has an immune-deficiency disorder and cannot be exposed to germs. Mom is the head of her department at Notre Dame University. Dad works from home, and writes comic books. Due to declining sales, he has lost his contract, and needs to come up with a new series idea. Sammy is a 5th grader, and he enjoys the company of E, sort of like a robot brother, when Maddie is not using E for school. Then a new robot, SS-10K, comes to school for Neddy, Freddy, or Teddy (they can't seem to remember his name), who also allegedly has an immune-deficiency disorder. SS-10K infects E with a computer virus, which makes E go "crazy," and E wrecks things in the town and then at the college. Mom is forced to take time off from work, and is told to disable her robots. The news reporters criticize the family robots, and praise the new SS-10K. Sammy takes the leadership needed to find out why E had been acting up. I would love to tell you the ending of the book, but I will try to refrain!! This book has good character development, and a clear rising action to the climax, and falling action to the resolution. James Patterson is my grandson's favorite author at this time.

My son hates reading. It's been a battle since kindergarten. James Patterson is the first author that enticed my son into reading on his own. He loves the books. This one, the middle school series. I love how these books are catering to boys! Such a great series!

this is a good book because it keeps me very entertained It was so good. also james Patterson is my favorite author.

My first grader, loves this book. Although the target readers are middle school kids, but my son loves reading and gets bored with the books in his class. I saw this book in a store and got it through amazon, as it was cheaper here. My son enjoyed reading and started talking 'Robot'. I am happy with this purchase and would consider buying more books from the author.

My 11 year old grandson loved it!

Verbatim from my 9 year old: This was the best best book I've ever read. You will like it because it shows you how life with robots could be. This book has similarities to my life with my brother. He has cancer and can get sick easily like Mattie. You should really read this book. And that is it. Thank you.

My son loves this series of books. He looked forward to reading it every night it was his turn to pick a book. He is looking forward to reading other stories by this author. The story overall is fun for kids, and the plot and pacing kept my son interested and always looking forward to continuing at the end of every chapter.

Great read aloud. I own all 3 books in this series and my students have enjoyed every one. You do not need to read in order because the author does a great job reviewing in the first few chapters.

Great books for 9-12 years olds, easy reads, short chapters

My 8 year old grandson loves robots, and loves this book. It is a good level for him to read.

Grandson delighted to receive next instalment of this series for Xmas.

My 9 year old grandson loves this series. Can't put them down when they arrive. A nice change from always on an electronic device blowing up something.

Parental approved too.

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