author: Lynn Messina
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2014/04/23
date added: 2014/04/23
shelves: young-adult
review:
Henry Jacobsen is a robot in the 13th upgrade. He's trying to fit in, but every time he tries to make a calculation, he makes a lot of noise, which has gotten him the nickname "Hank Crank." He helps his mother out in her robot beauty parlor, The Shine Bar. When a human goes berserker in the store one day, Henry becomes pretty leary of these strange inventions.
One night, Henry's father's boss shows up and wants the family to test out the company's new model, the ETC-420-GX-2. When it turns out to be a boy the same basic age as Henry, will they become friends or rivals? What happens when the human starts making up words and thinking for himself (most humans are thick-headed and walk around drooling)? Could this new invention be more than Henry or his family are aware?
It's a really clever book that switches the role of humans and technology. There is a lot of funny stuff that kids should like a lot. At times it felt like a book that a kid would write, so I'm sure they'd like it as well. I felt like the story lagged in a few places, but I found Henry and his human, E, to be likeable enough characters. Imaginative and fun.
I was given a review copy of this book by Tater Tot Books and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to read this fun book.
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