House of Robots - by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein (Paperback)

About the Book

Fifth-grader Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez's mother requires him to take her latest invention, a robotic 'brother,' to school with hi

Book Synopsis

An extraordinary robot enters an ordinary fifth grade class in this hilarious, action-packed start to celebrated series from the world's #1 bestselling author!

Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez has never really fit in, with an inventor mother, a graphic novelist father, a lovable little sister with an autoimmune disorder ... and house full of robots. So he's dreading the day when his mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E, for "Error". Sammy's no stranger to robots--he lives with a colorful cast of them--but this one not only thinks it's Sammy's brother ... it's actually even nerdier than Sammy.

Will E be Sammy's one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it's cool to be smart? It's a roller-coaster ride for Sammy as he discovers the amazing secret E holds that could change his family forever ... if all goes well on the trial run!

A #1 New York Times bestseller, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!

"A fast-moving plot, lots of jokes, and a host of weird robots will draw readers in, especially those looking for books similar to series such as 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid.'" --School Library Journal​

Review Quotes

"A good fit for reluctant readers."--CommonSenseMedia.org

"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

Praise for House of Robots: A #1 New York Times Bestseller

About the Author

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. The creator of the Middle School and Treasure Hunters series, he founded JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family.