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Livvy Jones and Gates Warwas, who have struggled against rival schools each year at the Springdale Robots Meet, discover a way to turn the tables with their new robot, Francine. Modeled to look like a person, Francine's advanced capabilities and occasional malfunction raise alarms. As Livvy notices unexpected behaviors, she questions whether they're programmed glitches, sabotage, or something far more unsettling.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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