My Robot Buddy [School & Library Binding]

Alfred Slote (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

‘At last, a science fiction story for younger readers!’ —BL. ‘On Jack Jameson’s 10th birthday, his family gives him a robot that can do everything Jack can do—and more.’ —Publishers Weekly. ‘The fun lies mostly in Slote’s easygoing depiction of parents discomfited by the arrival of a perfect son." —K.

1981 Nene Award (Hawaii)

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About the Author

Alfred Slote is the author of over thirty books, most of them for young people.He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: Topeka Bindery (May 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080852707X
• ISBN-13: 978-0808527077
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,183,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Slightly Outdated Sci-Fi Still Fun, March 28, 2003

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Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Robot Buddy (Paperback)

All Jack wants for his birthday is a robot. When his parents give in, he's thrilled. Feeling only a little guilty, he orders exactly what he wants in a friend in Danny One. But what will happen when trouble follows them home?

This is a simple, straight forward book. In fact, it's a little two simple. The book is more the pilot for a series then a story all its own since it sets up the characters for future books. Still, it's a fun, fast read that kids will enjoy. I know I sure did.

Originally written in 1975, there were a few things about this future world that made me laugh, especially the conflict over getting a mobile phone because of how expensive they are.

I spent about a year obsessed with these characters growing up. I even took every opportunity I could to walk stiff in the knees myself. Rereading this book, I easily found the fun again. It's a shame the others aren't still in print so everyone can enjoy the adventures of Jack and Danny One.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A science fiction for young readers, May 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: My Robot Buddy (Paperback)

My Robot Buddy is a science fiction written especially for children 7 to 10 years old. The plot is simple and uncomplicated; the descriptions and details are just enough to make the story believable without confusing young readers. Jack Jameson's family has moved away from Metropolis III so Jack can grow up away from the modern life, but Jack is lonely out in the country. He begs for a robot friend for his birthday, so he will have someone to play with. However, he knows his family really cannot afford one. His father needs a mobile phone which is also very expensive. This may not ring true for children today since cellular phones are very common and not all that expensive. However, I still think children will enjoy the characters and the plot of this story.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rather-Human Robot, August 2, 2007

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James Charnock (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Robot Buddy (Paperback)

Can a robot be a friend? Jack thinks so, even if his father is not sure. Nevertheless, Jack gets Danny for a birthday present. He's programmed to play sports, climb trees and be happy. Be happy? Well,...he's a very expensive robot. And that is why a robot snatcher is about.

[Science fiction for the primary to intermediate grades.]

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