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Give a 'Bot a Bone (Project Droid) Hardcover – March 20, 2018

by Nancy Krulik (Author), Amanda Burwasser (Author), Mike Moran (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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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!
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 9 years
  2. Book 5 of 6
    Project Droid
  3. Print length
    112 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 3
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Sky Pony
  8. Publication date
    March 20, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    1510726632
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1510726635
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Praise for the Project Droid series:

"This quirky new chapter book series is fast-paced and full of Amelia Bedelia-style gags. Moran's black-and-white cartoon drawings add to the humor and appeal. Java is an endearingly naive and enthusiastic character, and Logan is believable as a frustrated kid trying to keep his cousin's robot nature a secret. VERDICT This entertaining new series will appeal to fans of funny stories and robots." —School Library Journal

"[F]unny enough to keep fledgling readers turning pages." —Kirkus Reviews on Science No Fair!

Praise for the Project Droid series:

"This quirky new chapter book series is fast-paced and full of Amelia Bedelia-style gags. Moran's black-and-white cartoon drawings add to the humor and appeal. Java is an endearingly naive and enthusiastic character, and Logan is believable as a frustrated kid trying to keep his cousin's robot nature a secret. VERDICT This entertaining new series will appeal to fans of funny stories and robots." —School Library Journal

"[F]unny enough to keep fledgling readers turning pages." —Kirkus Reviews on Science No Fair!

About the Author

Nancy Krulik is the author of more than two hundred books for children and young adults including three New York Times bestsellers and the popular Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo, George Brown, Class Clown, and Magic Bone series. She lives with her husband and crazy beagle mix in New York, New York.

Amanda Burwasser holds a BFA with honors in Creative Writing from Pratt Institute in New York City. Her senior thesis, a screenplay entitled Born to Me, earned her the coveted Pratt Circle Award upon graduation. This former native New Yorker is now a preschool teacher, residing in Forestville, California.

Mike Moran is a dad, husband and illustrator. He has worked for really fun clients and his illustrations can be seen in children s books, animation, magazines, games, World Series programs, and more. He often dreams of playing first base for the New York Mets, being a songwriter in Nashville or the 5th Beatle. He lives in Florham Park, New Jersey.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sky Pony (March 20, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1510726632
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1510726635
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
23 global ratings

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Matthew J. Sheeley
5.0 out of 5 stars Why I like Project Droid.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021
It's so funny because Java doesn't understand idoms! Like when the teacher says " Take a seat Java" he runs and grabs a seat and says " Where should I take it."
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Erin Buhr
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Funny Book is a Great Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018
If you're looking for a fun read for an elementary school kiddo, especially a boy, this is a good one. It is about a boy and his "cousin" - a robot that his scientist mom built. The books are kind of a cross between Amelia Bedelia and Junie B Jones with a robot and science and a male main character.

In this one, Logan and his "cousin" Java break his mom's haircutting machine in her lab where they are never supposed to go. What ensues are a slew of hilarious attempts to make money to replace it with an often humorously misguided Java and increasingly desperate Logan. The mishaps are funny and harmless. The writing paints a slapstick like comedic scene that my six year old son found hilarious. I appreciated the strong female presence in this book geared towards boys.

All around, this is a good addition to a solid series of books for young readers.

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I would personally give this 3 stars, but I gave it 4 because my son would definitely give it at least that many.
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Lisa Holloway
3.0 out of 5 stars There were some funny scenes that had us both entertained
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2018
This story has a common, much used plot, but adds humor and a robot into the mix to spice it up. I read this book to my 10 year old son who loves robots and dogs. There were some funny scenes that had us both entertained. My son was enthralled by how Java took everything that was said literally, and now uses this word because he really got to understand what it means from reading this book. The illustrations added to the humor and we found ourselves really looking at them. Sometimes we will get so into a story that we just kind of notice the pictures, but not here. These illustrations were quite amusing.

This book had simple vocabulary, large font, and kept moving through dialogue and action. The chapter lengths were manageable for early readers. There were directions to make the dog treats that Logan and Java made in the back of the book. I love doing projects along with books and it makes it so easy when a project is right there. Even though we don't have a dog, my son wants to make the treats.

There is not much to this story, but it is a good one for younger children just learning to read. It is light reading and easy to comprehend.

I was provided with a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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