Henry Heckelbeck Builds a Robot

By Wanda Coven and Priscilla Burris

In this eighth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry builds a robot that goes haywire!

Henry Heckelbeck has to build something for class: a robot! But when Henry uses magic to put the gears together, his robot is a little more than he can handle.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Little Simon
• Release date: Jan 18, 2022
• ISBN: 9781665911399

Wanda Coven

Wanda Coven has always loved magic. When she was little, she used to make secret potions from smooshed shells and acorns. Then she would pretend to transport herself and her friends to enchanted places. Now she visits other worlds through writing. Wanda lives with her husband and son in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have three cats: Hilda, Agnes, and Claw-dia.

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Cover: Henry Heckelbeck Builds a Robot, by Wanda Coven, illustrated by Priscilla Burris

Henry Heckelbeck Builds a Robot

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Henry Heckelbeck Builds a Robot, by Wanda Coven, illustrated by Priscilla Burris, Little Simon Trade

Chapter 1

A SPECIAL PROJECT

Henry Heckelbeck was thrilled because it was Friday. And Friday meant no homework until Monday. Woooo!

Then his teacher, Ms. Mizzle, made an announcement.

She said, "Class, I am going to assign a very special science project!"

Henry looked over at his best friend, Dudley Day. Both boys knew special project meant homework. And they were both right.

Ms. Mizzle smiled. I think you’ll like this one. We are going to build robots!

The class gasped, and everyone began talking until Ms. Mizzle whistled through her fingers. The class buzz stopped.

You have one week to build your robot, she said.

Can we make the robot however we want? asked Adia Ackers.

Ms. Mizzle nodded. "Yes! Use any materials you’d like. Have fun! Be