Norby and the Invaders [Hardcover]

Isaac Asimov (Author), Janet Asimov (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up

Jeff and his mixed-up robot, Norby, get involved in new adventures on a strange planet.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5 Norby, the petulant robot, returns for his fourth adventure. This time Norby helps to achieve understanding between the dragons of Jamya and anti-technology invaders. The Asimovs glorify the peacemakers but provide such breakneck plots that the message becomes subliminal. Norby, like recent movie robots, is appealing and childlike in his approach to problems, allowing readers to identify with his triumphs. Serious issues of how to enjoy technology without destroying the environment are understandable without being patronizing. Display this with an "If you liked R2D2. . ." sign. Carolyn Caywood, Virginia Beach Public Library
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 138 pages
• Publisher: Walker & Co (November 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802765998
• ISBN-13: 978-0802765994
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,733,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book to get kids started reading Science Fiction, March 11, 2008

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Gunner (Smyrna, Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norby and the Invaders (Hardcover)

Norby and the Invaders


I know that this book says that it was written by Isaac and Janet Asimov, but Isaac in his book I, Asimov said that Janet wrote these all on her own. All he did was proof read them and maybe offer a suggestion or two. I, for one, am going to start reading her other books (I've already got her Mind Transfer)




To date the series contains the following books, not including the omnibus editions which have their own titles:

* Norby, the Mixed-Up Robot (1983)
* Norby's Other Secret (1984)
* Norby and the Lost Princess (1985)
* Norby and the Invaders (1985)
* Norby and the Queen's Necklace (1986)
* Norby Finds a Villain (1987)
* Norby Down to Earth (1988)
* Norby and Yobo's Great Adventure (1989)
* Norby and the Oldest Dragon (1990)
* Norby and the Court Jester (1991)

The three Omnibus Editions are:
The Norby Chronicles (Books 1 &2)
Norby Robot for Hire (Books 3 & 4)
Norby through Time and Space (Books 5& 6)

In the Norby and the Invaders you have the fourth adventure of Jeff Wells and his robot, Norby. You meet the dirigible-like invaders who can travel in hyper-space, . . As usual Norby gets them into a lot of trouble, but, never fear, in the end it is Norby, the awkward little robot, who discovers the answer to their dilemma. You meet `The Others", well sort of, and discover why the Invaders are anti-technology.
Don't worry all's well that ends well.


Highly recommended for beginning Science Fiction readers. Say about twelve years old.



Gunner March, 2008

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The 4th book in the funny science fiction series., June 8, 1999

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R. D. Allison ([e-mail]) (Gainesville, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norby and the Invaders (Hardcover)

This is the fourth book in the humorous science fiction series for children about a young space cadet and his unusual robot Norby. In this story, beings from another planet have invaded a planet of friendly dragons and deactivated all of that planet's robots. Jeff and Norby attempt to thwart the invaders who, they discover, believe that technology is bad. They all learn that only misuse of technology is bad. This book and "Norby and the Lost Princess" (the third book in the series) were also published together as "Norby: Robot for Hire."

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-rounded book exploring very interesting sci-fi ideas., July 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Norby and the Invaders (Hardcover)

This book is very interesting for all ages. The story covers some extremely interesting sci-fi ideas.