Give a Bot a Bone
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2018 · Est. 1 hour read

Give a Bot a Bone

By Nancy Krulik, Amanda Burwasser, Mike Moran (Illustrator)

Part of the Project Droid series

Two kids break a machine and scramble to earn money, leading to hilarious mishaps and unexpected success with dog treats.

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112 pages· 6,379 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Logan and his robot cousin Java accidentally break a crucial machine in Mom's lab. Desperate to replace it, they embark on a series of odd jobs, from flea markets to dog grooming, with comical results. Their final attempt, a bake sale with bacon cookies, flops with humans but delights dogs, turning their failure into a surprising success. Can they replace the machine without Mom finding out? Join their wild adventure filled with laughter and unexpected twists.

From the publisher

Logan and his robot cousin Java are playing ball in the garage, a.ka. Mom’s lab, when they accidentally break her haircutting machine. They need to get a new one fast! The good news: they find one online. The bad news: it’s going to cost a lot of money. So the pair tries out a series of jobs to make some quick cash–dusting the furniture (Mom didn’t mean dumping the dust from the vacuum on the couch), holding a flea market (10 cents a flea!), and even starting a dog grooming/walking business (which is pretty ruff). Finally, they decide to try a bake sale, only they’re out of chocolate chips, so they use bacon instead. Customers think their cookies are disgusting, but a dog accidentally gets one and scarfs it right down. Logan and Java make a lousy cookie, but a perfect dog treat! After earning the money they need, they buy the new haircutting machine and slip it into Mom’s workshop so she’ll never know. Or will she? International bestselling author Nancy Krulik and her incredibly talented daughter, Amanda Burwasser, spin hilarious high jinks in the fifth book in the Project Droid series, which combines the literalness of Amelia Bedelia with a wacky modern edge, making for hours of laughter. And the fun continues with an activity in the back!

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Words
6,379
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about jobs and careersBooks about robotsBooks about earning money
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Published
March 20, 2018
Publisher
Sky Pony
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781510726635

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