Books like Robots go wild! by James Patterson
Fifth‑grader Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez faces chaos when his robot ‘brother’ repeatedly malfunctions at school, jeopardizing his mother’s job and the family’s stability. Determined to protect his loved ones, Sammy must find a clever solution to outsmart a newer model robot that threatens to replace him. Amid the comedic mishaps, the story explores family dynamics, creativity, and the importance of perseverance in the face of technological challenges.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: James Patterson
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