Robot Fiction

The complete set of three short stories that set up the Sick Robot universe in which robots infected with human cancer cells become mortal, fall in love, and decide they're more than a little tired of being second-class citizens into the city they helped build. Blending cyber and steampunk to create a retro-fusion landscape where pets are 4-D printed and people travel in tubes of compressed air, these stories will transport you into a world of surreal beauty.

The First Robot President combines science fiction with political satire, making fun of Democrats and Republicans in equal measure. The novel centers around Thomas Jenkins, a lobbyist, and his robot wife whose political ambitions land her on the Green Party's 2520 Presidential ticket.

Laugh as your favourite characters spit in the face of danger...then run for the hills. Admire the verbal jousting and witty wordplay...or is it the other way round? Gasp as kings and queens lose their heads. "Enjoy" the groanworthy puns and suffer the slings and arrows of poorly-trained archers.

Clunk's lost his memories. He doesn't know who he is or where he came from. And there's nowhere to get a recharge. But fear not, because Clunk is resourceful and intelligent. He won't let marauding dragons, a bloodthirsty queen, and a vengeful champion get in his way. Not even the whopping great cast of minor characters all vying to become major players. But how's Clunk going to escape this medieval madness? How's Clunk going to get home?

Nobody knew it at that moment, but only three things stood in the way of the complete destruction of the Earth: one elderly parrot; one eight-year-old spelling mistake; and an intrepid young schoolgirl-turned-reporter.... Greta Zargo needs a big scoop if she's going to win the Prilchard-Spritzer Medal, the quite famous award for great reporting. But big scoops are in short supply in the quiet town of Upper Lowerbridge. But then, with a whoosh of unknown energy, a mysterious silver robot descends from the sky....

Fifth grader Ellicott Skullworth has always felt out of place at public school and now he's tested into the Archimedes Program at Latimer University. While in Latimer City, he'll be living with his world famous and insanely brilliant cousin, Banneker Bones, the 11-year-old inventor of robots. The only problem: Banneker doesn't want to share his room. He's got an army of robots to make Ellicott miserable until he goes home.

When the plans for his super-advanced robot are stolen by his father's esteemed colleague, Marcus Makeran, 8-year-old Billy Myers and his robot, Zocar, must do battle and defeat the scientist's new creation, ARNIE, an evil militaristic robot even more advanced than Zocar. When ARNIE malfunctions and threatens the entire city, it's up to Zocar to save the day. Find out how in this exciting story of adventure, friendship, and trust.

Mr. and Mrs. Franklin are loving parents who live with their son, Sammy, and daughter, Samantha, in a modest and happy home. Sammy Franklin wants to do something special for his mother, so he invents a robot named Nichole as a surprise for her birthday. What happens when Mrs. Franklin opens her present? It turns out she is not the only one who receives a gift.

Children's stories and songs about Sam, the Broken Robot, and his pretend family and grandparents, who all live on an urban farm. Included are the "Toothbrush Song", "First Day at School" song, "Dancin' in My Room", "Potty Song", and many more. Sam teaches sharing, respecting differences, doing good deeds, and living healthfully as he talks to animals and solves problems.

In book two, the intergalactic war between the Feline Empire and Robot Federation has escalated to the brink of war. Cats and robots are preparing to converge on Earth and battle it out for the Infinity Engine. And the inventors and safekeepers of that powerful weapon? The Wengrod family. Max, Min, their parents, and cousin Javi all know the stakes are higher than ever as the fate of their planet rests on their shoulders. The family creates an elite swarm of robotic fleas to attempt infiltrating both sides and halt attacks, but will peaceful persistence be enough?

The most spectacular theme park in the world is headed to the Big Apple. After Atlanta, Cam Walker and his family are ready to turn over a new leaf with Futureland. This is where dreams literally come true, and the Walkers are going to show the people of New York City that their park is back and better than ever. But trouble isn’t done with the Walkers yet. Glitches keep happening with the park attractions. There's a creepy carnival in town that gives Cam goosebumps. Plus, he just can’t shake the feeling that his family is being watched.

Was tun, wenn kleine Roboter Schluckauf haben? Timo muss feststellen, dass die klassischen Hausmittelchen bei Korgy versagen. Die beiden Freunde machen sich also auf den Weg, um andere Methoden auszuprobieren. Das führt sie unter anderem in eine Tropfsteinhöhle... Ob Korgys Hicks-Problem dort gelöst werden kann? Finde es heraus! (Aber pass auf die Fledermäuse auf...).

Child genius and budding inventor Frances is in trouble. Her dreams of scientific glory were dashed when her first big experiment nearly destroyed her whole town. So when a prestigious society invites her to their symposium, Frances sees it as a chance to redeem herself. On the way there, her train is hijacked, and she and her friend Luca flee into the Black Forest. Seeking shelter with a group of orphans, Frances learns the rules of the woods: Never travel alone. Never make a sound. Because something hunts in the shadows, something with glowing eyes and sharp teeth.

Korgy kann nicht einschlafen. Der kleine Roboter bastelt deshalb mitten in der Nacht an einem neuen Motor für seinen Räderrucksack - und freut sich schon auf den nächsten Morgen, um die Konstruktion zu testen. Doch kurz nach Sonnenaufgang wartet auf Korgy und Timo plötzlich eine ganz andere Mission: Sie sollen auf Waldi aufpassen, den alten Dackel vom Nachbarhof. Kein Problem! Aber nebenbei machen die beiden Freunde eine unglaubliche Entdeckung.

In the fourth book in the Frank Einstein series, Frank - along with his best friend, Watson, and Klink and Klank - once again finds himself in competition with his classmate and archrival, T. Edison, and his sign-language-speaking sidekick, Mr. Chimp, over Frank's newest invention: the EvoBlaster Belt, which allows the user to evolve and devolve into other forms of life, blasting from one species to another.

Twelve-year-old Ethan Blackwood has always known exactly what he wants - to win the state soccer championship, get into the best high school, and become an astronaut. Then he meets Madison and Felix, who tell him something... insane. They claim that fifty years ago, aliens took over the Earth, and everyone past the age of puberty is under their mind control. Ethan doesn’t believe it. But then he sees for himself the aliens’ monster bug robots and the incredible way Madison and Felix have learned to fight them. So Ethan Blackwood has a choice....

Was fliegt wie ein Flugzeug, schwimmt im Wasser wie ein Schiff und hupt wie ein Auto? Genau, es ist das Fliewatüüt! Erfinder Tobbi und Erbauer Robbi machen sich mit diesem vielseitigen und wunderbaren Fahrzeug auf eine abenteuerliche Reise.

Da Mira så den lille, sky, forsømte pony første gang, var den stiv som en robot. Derfor kaldte hun ham Robot. Hun elskede ham fra første øjeblik. Men at elske ham og ride på ham - det er ikke helt det samme. Mira kan jo ikke ride. Hun er dog ikke den, der giver op, så hun knokler på sammen med sin ven Gustav, som allerede har hjulpet hende så meget. Mira har det ikke altid lige nemt. Men uanset hvor mange problemer, hun kan have med veninder, drenge og skole, så er der én, der aldrig svigter: hendes dejlige hest, Robot. Lin Hallberg (f.

Timo und sein Freund Korgy haben ein neues Projekt: Der kleine Roboter soll ausklappbare Räder bekommen. Doch der Plan scheint zunächst zu scheitern, weil Korgy aus Platzgründen seine Anschlüsse für Videospiele nicht mehr benutzen könnte, wenn er sich ein neues Fahrwerk zulegt. Ob Timo und Korgy das Problem lösen können? Aber klar doch! Denn unerwartete Hilfe erhalten die beiden ausgerechnet von einer kleinen Fliege, die in Korgys Dachgeschosszimmer herumschwirrt.

Arun, Donna and Sam are hauled out of Science at 10:42 to be briefed on their next S.T.E.A.L.T.H. mission. They must rescue two British Intelligence operatives who are trapped on a train in an Austrian tunnel. By 11:41, the kids have activated MANDROID and are heading at hypersonic speed for the Alps. But at 12:55 comes the avalanche. S.T.E.A.L.T.H.'s mission just got a whole lot more complicated. And a whole lot colder.