Robots Go Wild

Name: Robots Go Wild
ISBN: 9780316301039

by James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein

Sammy's robot brother, E, starts malfunctioning at school, putting his mom's job at risk. With a new, perfect robot on the scene, Sammy races against time to fix E and protect his family.

About This Book

In "Robots Go Wild," fifth grader Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez faces a unique family crisis when his beloved robot "brother," E, begins to malfunction repeatedly at school. These glitches not only cause chaos but also jeopardize his mother's job at the robot company. Adding to the pressure, a newer, seemingly flawless robot model enters the scene as a direct competitor to E. Sammy must use his wits and loyalty to find a solution, save E, and protect his family's livelihood. This fast-paced chapter book blends humor, sci-fi elements, and relatable family dynamics, making it an engaging read for children aged 7-11. It explores themes of sibling rivalry, loyalty, problem-solving, and the anxieties around family security.

"Fifth grader Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez has to find a solution when his robot 'brother' has repeated malfunctions at school and a newer model robot steps in as competition--and his mother's job is in jeopardy as a result"--

Concepts

Resilience & Perseverance Love & Family Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Loyalty Teamwork & Collaboration Anxiety & Worry Jealousy & Comparison Curiosity & Wonder Justice & Fairness Sibling Rivalry Being Different Peer Pressure Growing Up Robots School Life Family & Siblings Friendship & Social Coding & Technology

Discussion Prompts

How would you feel if your sibling was a robot and started malfunctioning in public?

What are some ways Sammy showed loyalty to E, even when things were difficult?

If you had a robot, what would you want it to do, and what rules would you give it?

How did Sammy's feelings change throughout the story as he tried to help E?

What does this book teach us about competition and working together?

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