Books like Scooby-doo! and the runaway robot by James Gelsey
During a routine grocery run to buy a birthday present for Shaggy, Scooby-Doo and the gang stumble upon a security robot guarding a department store. When a burglary takes place, the crew must work with the robot and each other to uncover the thief’s identity before the metallic menace becomes a runaway threat. The adventure blends classic Scooby‑doo mystery elements with a science‑fiction twist featuring a robot suspect.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: James Gelsey
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