Electric Claw

Part of the Igor's Lab of Fear series

A robotic grandpa's hand refuses to let go. What secrets does it hold?

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40 pages· 1,220 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Sarah's world turns upside down when she receives a robotic version of her late grandfather. Her mom finds it unsettling and discards it, leaving only a hand behind. But this hand, like Sarah, struggles to let go. As Sarah clings to this last piece of her grandfather, she discovers that some connections are harder to sever than they seem. What secrets does this robotic hand hold, and how far will Sarah go to uncover the truth? Dive into a tale where technology and memory intertwine, challenging the boundaries of love and loss.

From the publisher

Sarah receives a package in the mail from her recently deceased grandfather: a life-size robotic version of him! Sarah enjoys spending time with robo-grandpa, but her mom thinks the invention is creepy. One night while Sarah sleeps, her mom sends the robot to the scrap heap leaving only one hand behind. Sarah holds on to it as a memento of her beloved grandfather but like Sarah, the hand has problems letting go. This series of Hi-Lo books is sure to grasp any reluctant reader and refuse to let go until the final page. Each book includes discussion and writing questions, a glossary, and educational back matter.

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