Brother from a Box

Brother from a Box introduces Matt Rambeau, a sixth-grader whose life takes an unexpected turn when his brilliant father assembles a human-looking robot, Norman, to be his brother. Norman is initially a source of both wonder and frustration for Matt, excelling at everything and drawing attention. However, when strange men begin to pursue Norman, Matt must overcome his sibling rivalry and protect his unique new family member. This chapter book blends humor, adventure, and light science fiction to explore themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and what it means to be family. It's an engaging read for children aged 4-11, offering both laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming insights into sibling relationships.

Sixth-grader Matt Rambeau finds out what it is like to have a brother when his father, a computer genius, creates a robot kid that goes to school with Matt, shares his feelings and ideas, plays, does chores, fights for his "life" when chased by spies, and becomes a part of the family.