The Trouble with Robots

By: Michelle Mohrweis

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Synopsis: Evelyn strives for excellence. Allie couldn&’t care less. These polar opposites must work together if they have any hope of saving their school&’s robotics program.Eighth-graders Evelyn and Allie are in trouble. Evelyn&’s constant need for perfection has blown some fuses among her robotics teammates, and she&’s worried nobody&’s taking the upcoming competition seriously. Allie is new to school, and she&’s had a history of short-circuiting on teachers and other kids. So when Allie is assigned to the robotics team as a last resort, all Evelyn can see is just another wrench in the works! But as Allie confronts a past stricken with grief and learns to open up, the gears click into place as she discovers that Evelyn&’s teammates have a lot to offer—if only Evelyn allowed them to participate in a role that plays to their strengths. Can Evelyn learn to let go and listen to what Allie has to say? Or will their spot in the competition go up in smoke along with their school&’s robotics program and Allie&’s only chance at redemption?An excellent pick for STEAM enthusiasts, this earnestly told narrative features a dual point of view and casually explores Autistic and LGBTQ+ identities.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781682634851
Related ISBNs:: 9781682634844
Publisher:: Holiday House
Date of Addition:: 09/27/22
Copyrighted By:: Michelle Mohrweis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 8–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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