The Trouble With Robots by Michelle Mohrweis

Once they all figured out how to come together, the whole story seemed to kick up a notch or two. The scenes showing the team working together were a really bright spot in the book. As they took the risks of opening up, they were surprised by the way their friends came alongside them and accepted them as they were, while still asking for healthy boundaries and accountability. They both wrestled with some heavy issues, but they had good support. I really liked both Allie and Evelyn’s characters. It wasn’t hard to keep track of who was who once I got a few chapters into the story, because each one was so different than the others. I really liked the characters and their individual personalities. What a fantastic, fun book! I’ve never been part of a robotics team, but this book makes the experience very accessible and highlights the fun as well. So when Allie is assigned to the robotics team as a last resort, all Evelyn can see is just another wrench in the works! But as Allie confronts a past stricken with grief and learns to open up, the gears click into place as she discovers that Evelyn’s teammates have a lot to offer-if only Evelyn allowed them to participate in a role that plays to their strengths.Ĭan Evelyn learn to let go and listen to what Allie has to say? Or will their spot in the competition go up in smoke along with their school’s robotics program and Allie’s only chance at redemption?Īn excellent pick for STEAM enthusiasts, this earnestly told narrative features a dual point of view and casually explores Autistic and LGBTQ+ identities.

Allie is new to school, and she’s had a history of short-circuiting on teachers and other kids. Evelyn’s constant need for perfection has blown some fuses among her robotics teammates, and she’s worried nobody’s taking the upcoming competition seriously. Together, these polar opposites must work together if they have any hope of saving their school’s robotics program.Įighth-graders Evelyn and Allie are in trouble. Published SeptemAmazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About The Trouble with RobotsĮvelyn strives for excellence.

The Trouble With Robots by Michelle Mohrweis