The Trouble with Robots

Written by Michelle Mohrweis

Narrated by Merissa Czyz and Eevin Hartsough

Eighth-graders Evelyn and Allie are in trouble.

Evelyn has a constant need for perfection that’s blown some fuses among her robotics teammates, and she’s worried nobody’s taking the upcoming competition seriously.

Allie is new to school, and she’s had a history of short-circuiting on teachers and other kids.

So when Allie is assigned to the robotics team as a last resort, all Evelyn can see is just another wrench in the works! But as Allie confronts a past stricken with grief and learns to open up, the gears click into place as she discovers that Evelyn’s
teammates have a lot to offer—if only Evelyn allowed them to participate in roles that played to their strengths.

Can Evelyn learn to let go and listen to what Allie has to say? Or will their spot in the competition go up in smoke, along with their school’s robotics program and Allie’s only chance at redemption?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Oct 18, 2022
• ISBN: 9781705085233

Reviews for The Trouble with Robots

[thepageladies · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really wish there were books like this when I was younger or even when my oldest was younger. It's perfect for kids of many ages. We all had issues feeling like we didn't fit in or with finding friends, real friends. It brings up many topics that kids deal with. It's a great book for kids of many ages. I'm excited to see what else this author is going to write. Thank you Rockstar Book Tours and Michelle Mohrweis for sharing this book with me!

[sylliu_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Trouble with Robots has all the elements of an outstanding middle grade novel: an exciting school competition (with robots!), unlikely allies who turn out to be true friends, autistic and LGBT+ representation, and two main characters fall in love with and root for. Evelyn is a perfectionist who struggles to give up control, and Allie is an angry girl who can't stay out of trouble. When the two are thrown together in robotics club, they challenge and learn from each other and become friends, while navigating the excitement and ups and downs of robotics tournaments. A great read!