The Junkyard Bot: Robots Rule, Book 1

George Gearing is a whiz with mechanics, which isn’t surprising, since his uncle runs a scrapyard. George has a ton of friends—but unfortunately they are all either robotic or over 65. But when his best bot, Jackbot, gets an unexpected upgrade, things start to change. Jackbot’s amazing new abilities catch the eye of Dr. Micron, head of robotics at TinkerTech, and suddenly George thinks that his future isn’t so bleak after all. Then Jackbot is kidnapped, and all the robots in town start losing control. Suddenly it’s up to George and his new friend Anne to test their mettle and save the day.

What happens when your best friend holds the key to a robot uprising?

• Boy and His Robot: George and Jackbot aren’t just master and machine; they’re best friends. But when Jackbot gets a mysterious upgrade, their friendship is put to the ultimate test.
• Robots Run Amok: When Jackbot is kidnapped, every bot in the town of Terabyte Heights starts to malfunction. It’s up to George to figure out who is pulling the strings before it’s too late.
• Unlikely Friendship: To save his bot, George has to team up with Anne, a girl he’s just met. Together, they must outsmart a powerful enemy and uncover a shocking conspiracy.
• STEM for Kids: A funny, fast-paced chapter book packed with clever inventions, mechanical mayhem, and creative problem-solving perfect for young engineers and tinkerers.

C. J. Richards has loved tinkering with gadgets since he was a little boy. He remembers fondly the time he accidentally blew up his father’s radio after some experimental rewiring. Mr. Richards lives with his wife, his cat, and his eight televisions.

Goro Fujita has been fascinated by drawing since childhood. He was born in Japan and moved with his family to Germany when he was three years old. He now lives in California, where he works as an illustrator and visual development artist on feature films and TV commercials.