Robots on strike! Sammy's underappreciated mechanical helpers are causing chaos in book 3 of the bestselling House of Robots series.

After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his "bro-bot" E are now fast friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic occupants of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated. And when Sammy's inventor mom becomes distracted by a top-secret project, the robots soon begin to fall into disrepair.

Cue a robot revolt, with the droids wreaking harmless havoc in the house! Armed with pranks like glue in the shampoo bottles and flying toast missiles, the robots demand to be cared for. It's up to Sammy and his disabled sister Maddie to keep the peace until his mom reveals her secret project...and why it was worth the wait.

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From School Library Journal

Gr 4–6—Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his bro-bot E are back for another high-tech adventure. While Sammy's brilliant inventor mom is wrapped up with top-secret research, the rest of the household is starting to slip. Sammy and his second-best friend, Trip, are having trouble with their science project, and Sammy's sister Maddie still can't attend school because of her compromised immune system. The robots are feeling neglected, and E's idea to spice things up by having the robots switch jobs leads to humorous misadventures amid a robot rebellion and cries of "Viva la RoboluciÓn!" Authors Patterson and Grabenstein know what tickles a middle schooler's funny bone and artfully insert nontraditional role models. Narrator Jack Patterson keeps the clever voices and accents coming—from the twang of robot Hayseed to the snooty tones of dislikable classmate Randolph R. Reich. Brisk chapters (about three minutes each) move the action along. Although listeners do not have access to Juliana Neufeld's illustrations (featured prominently in the print book), Jack Patterson's lively narration fills the gap. VERDICT Fans of the "House of Robots" books will find this a fully satisfying adventure. Purchase where the series is popular.—Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX

Review

Praise for the House of Robots series:

1 New York Times Bestsellers

"Underlying the novel's laughs are themes of friendship, compassion, and family, particularly in regard to Sammy's devotion to his younger sister...and his deepening relationship with his 'bro-bot.'"―*Publishers Weekly*

"A good fit for reluctant readers."―*CommonSenseMedia.org*

"The story of an extraordinary robot that signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class and changes elementary school forever! A wonderfully read story covering the gamut of tween emotions and the struggles of fitting in."―***National Parenting Publications Award

"While overall the book has a light, casual, offhanded tone, details such as the sibling relationship also give it some heart and depth."―***Parents' Choice