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Pit of Wind and Whispers

by Sarah Howlett ...

Narrated by Martha Webb ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Kaleidoscope House of Adventures
Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

The Old House sits on the corner of the street, dirty and rundown, seemingly abandoned… It is a gateway to other dimensions and it holds many secrets…After the strange encounters with the creatures from the red dimension, Ben was sure he would never be allowed to patrol again. But the time for his next patrol finally comes and he realises that what he saw before is only a fraction of what is out ... Read more

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The Old House sits on the corner of the street, dirty and rundown, seemingly abandoned… It is a gateway to other dimensions and it holds many secrets…After the strange encounters with the creatures from the red dimension, Ben was sure he would never be allowed to patrol again. But the time for his next patrol finally comes and he realises that what he saw before is only a fraction of what is out
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House of Robots: Robots Go Wild!

(House of Robots 2)

by James Patterson ...

Narrated by Jack Patterson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 19 min

In book two of the House of Robots series, it's 'bot brains versus 'bot brawn in an all-out war!Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his 'bro-bot' E are making new friends every day as E works as his bedridden sister Maddie's school proxy. But disaster strikes when E malfunctions just in time to be upstaged by the super-cool new robot on the block – and loses his ability to help Maddie. Now it's up to Sammy ... Read more

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In book two of the House of Robots series, it's 'bot brains versus 'bot brawn in an all-out war!Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his 'bro-bot' E are making new friends every day as E works as his bedridden sister Maddie's school proxy. But disaster strikes when E malfunctions just in time to be upstaged by the super-cool new robot on the block – and loses his ability to help Maddie. Now it's up to Sammy
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The Dark Side of Mercury

Book 2

by R.J. Harbor ...

Narrated by Ramon de Ocampo ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Space Bound
Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

On their last trip to space Monty, Ivory and Echo unexpectedly met missing astronaut, Ryker Jackson. After accepting his mission, the crew is tasked with traveling the solar system to gather samples in order to create the super fuel for Jackson's new reactor. Their next destination, Mercury.., and with many new challenges along the way, the kids quickly realize that navigating space isn't as easy ... Read more

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On their last trip to space Monty, Ivory and Echo unexpectedly met missing astronaut, Ryker Jackson. After accepting his mission, the crew is tasked with traveling the solar system to gather samples in order to create the super fuel for Jackson's new reactor. Their next destination, Mercury.., and with many new challenges along the way, the kids quickly realize that navigating space isn't as easy
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Een huis vol robots

Alles wat je wilt weten over Robots en AI

by Abel Studios ...

Narrated by Dewi Bus ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Abel Original
Unabridged

1 hour 4 min

In deze reeks wil Anne (13 jaar) alles weten over robots, Ai en technologie. Ze onderzoekt o.a. hoe robots en AI haar kunnen helpen met huiswerk en spreekt met experts zoals prof. dr. Ton Wilthagen en dr. Mike Ligthart. Ze ontdekt robots die kinderen ondersteunen in de klas en vraagt zich af of je een vriendschap kan opbouwen met robots. Ze leert over de positieve impact van robots zoals Somnox en ... Read more

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In deze reeks wil Anne (13 jaar) alles weten over robots, Ai en technologie. Ze onderzoekt o.a. hoe robots en AI haar kunnen helpen met huiswerk en spreekt met experts zoals prof. dr. Ton Wilthagen en dr. Mike Ligthart. Ze ontdekt robots die kinderen ondersteunen in de klas en vraagt zich af of je een vriendschap kan opbouwen met robots. Ze leert over de positieve impact van robots zoals Somnox en
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House of Robots

by Abel Studios ...

Narrated by Tiffany Bayliss ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Abel Original
Unabridged

58 min

Anne and Thomas have everything a pair of children could wish for: a large villa, more pocket money than they can even spend and that's not all! Their house is run by robots! There's Dustin, the robot vacuum cleaner, Haruto, the smart fridge, and Liz, the virtual assistant. But one day, Liz overhears that mum and dad are upgrading the home and all the old robots will be sold. It's up to Anne and ... Read more

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Anne and Thomas have everything a pair of children could wish for: a large villa, more pocket money than they can even spend and that's not all! Their house is run by robots! There's Dustin, the robot vacuum cleaner, Haruto, the smart fridge, and Liz, the virtual assistant. But one day, Liz overhears that mum and dad are upgrading the home and all the old robots will be sold. It's up to Anne and
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Cyberboy

by Tanja de Jonge ...

Narrated by Christiaan Koetsier ...

Unabridged

6 hours 1 min

Uit de dood teruggekeerd?Kevin heeft twee jaar geleden afscheid genomen van zijn beste vriend Bjorn, die bij een auto-ongeluk om het leven is gekomen. Inmiddels heeft hij zijn leven weer een beetje opgepakt. Daarom is de schok enorm als hij ineens oog in oog staat met zijn beste vriend. Springlevend. Dezelfde ogen. Dezelfde stem. Bjorn is terug! Kevin kan het niet geloven. Er is nog nooit iemand ... Read more

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Uit de dood teruggekeerd?Kevin heeft twee jaar geleden afscheid genomen van zijn beste vriend Bjorn, die bij een auto-ongeluk om het leven is gekomen. Inmiddels heeft hij zijn leven weer een beetje opgepakt. Daarom is de schok enorm als hij ineens oog in oog staat met zijn beste vriend. Springlevend. Dezelfde ogen. Dezelfde stem. Bjorn is terug! Kevin kan het niet geloven. Er is nog nooit iemand
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Robots Stole My Mum!

A wacky new adventure for children aged 7-9

by Alex Kirk ...

Narrated by Alex Kirk ...

Unabridged

2 hours 50 min

I was in the corner shop buying a comic. Dad was waiting outside.I’d just given my money to Mr Norman, the shop owner, when it happened.Mr Norman’s head exploded.Something VERY WEIRD is going on in Cleeby.All the grown-ups are acting strangely. Sandy and his friend Arjan have a suspicion. They think the grown-ups have all been replaced by ROBOTS.And everything points to the e... ... Read more

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I was in the corner shop buying a comic. Dad was waiting outside.I’d just given my money to Mr Norman, the shop owner, when it happened.Mr Norman’s head exploded.Something VERY WEIRD is going on in Cleeby.All the grown-ups are acting strangely. Sandy and his friend Arjan have a suspicion. They think the grown-ups have all been replaced by ROBOTS.And everything points to the e...
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Runaway Robot

From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026

by Frank Cottrell-Boyce ...

Narrated by Ben Bailey Smith ...

Unabridged

4 hours 53 min

**Runaway Robot is a funny and heartwarming adventure about two best friends helping put themselves back together. From the award-winning author and UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton.'A funny, charming, life-affirming book' – Richard Osman**What if your best friend was a robot?When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he ... Read more

€11.45

**Runaway Robot is a funny and heartwarming adventure about two best friends helping put themselves back together. From the award-winning author and UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton.'A funny, charming, life-affirming book' – Richard Osman**What if your best friend was a robot?When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he
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A Rover's Story

by Jasmine Warga ...

Narrated by Jacob McNatt, Ariana Delawari ...

Unabridged

5 hours 29 min

The One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home. New York Times bestseller!Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name.Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from ... Read more

€20.99

The One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home. New York Times bestseller!Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name.Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from
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Nebula's Cosmic Rescue

by Tally ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Ana E, Digital Voice Adrian E, Digital Voice Isabel E ...

Unabridged

1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Nebula has always dreamed of exploring the cosmos, her eyes fixed on the sparkling mysteries beyond her home planet. When a sudden twist of fate launches her into the heart of space, Nebula's adventure truly begins. Armed with curiosity and courage, she journeys in the galaxy. But Nebula's greatest discovery comes when she meets Astro, a clever and ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Nebula has always dreamed of exploring the cosmos, her eyes fixed on the sparkling mysteries beyond her home planet. When a sudden twist of fate launches her into the heart of space, Nebula's adventure truly begins. Armed with curiosity and courage, she journeys in the galaxy. But Nebula's greatest discovery comes when she meets Astro, a clever and
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Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger

by Jon Scieszka ...

Narrated by Jon Scieszka, Brian Biggs ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Frank Einstein
Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

In this second audiobook in the series, Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled artificial almost intelligence entity), once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival—this time in the quest to unlock the power behind ... Read more

€12.73

In this second audiobook in the series, Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled artificial almost intelligence entity), once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival—this time in the quest to unlock the power behind
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Дикий робот

by Питер Браун ...

Narrated by Екатерина Коротаева ...

Unabridged

3 hours 58 min

В результате кораблекрушения на затерянный в океане остров попадает новенький робот. Перед ним стоит задача – адаптироваться к жизни в дикой природе, иначе его ждет гибель. Постепенно искусственно созданная машина становится на острове своей. ... Read more

€11.99

В результате кораблекрушения на затерянный в океане остров попадает новенький робот. Перед ним стоит задача – адаптироваться к жизни в дикой природе, иначе его ждет гибель. Постепенно искусственно созданная машина становится на острове своей.
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How to Survive Time Travel

by Larry Hayes ...

Narrated by Saffron Coomber ...

Series series How to Survive
Unabridged

4 hours 27 min

Lift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates and Back to the Future!Fresh from saving their parents from the jaws of frenzied billionaire Mr Noah, ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little ... Read more

€12.72

Lift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates and Back to the Future!Fresh from saving their parents from the jaws of frenzied billionaire Mr Noah, ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #9)

by Dav Pilkey ...

Narrated by Oliver Wyman ...

Series Audiobook 9 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot
Unabridged

35 min

An out-of-this-world friendship adventure by Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey, with full-color art and mini comics by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat.Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot face off against a flock of flightless foes!Ricky and his Mighty Robot have made a mess. They've been mean to Cousin Lucy, and now they must make it up to her. But their surprise present for Lucy turns into a ... Read more

€9.33

An out-of-this-world friendship adventure by Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey, with full-color art and mini comics by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat.Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot face off against a flock of flightless foes!Ricky and his Mighty Robot have made a mess. They've been mean to Cousin Lucy, and now they must make it up to her. But their surprise present for Lucy turns into a
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Naughty Nightcrawlers from Neptune (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #8)

by Dav Pilkey ...

Narrated by Oliver Wyman ...

Series Audiobook 8 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot
Unabridged

33 min

An out-of-this-world friendship adventure by Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey, with full-color art and mini comics by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat.Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot are in for a sticky, slimy surprise! Ricky and his Mighty Robot have built the coolest fort Squeakyville has ever seen, and they can't wait for the fun to begin! But then Cousin Lucy arrives with her pets and ... Read more

€9.33

An out-of-this-world friendship adventure by Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey, with full-color art and mini comics by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat.Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot are in for a sticky, slimy surprise! Ricky and his Mighty Robot have built the coolest fort Squeakyville has ever seen, and they can't wait for the fun to begin! But then Cousin Lucy arrives with her pets and
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The Wild Robot Escapes (The Wild Robot 2)

by Peter Brown ...

Narrated by Kathleen McInerney ...

Unabridged

4 hours 36 min

The enchanting sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling THE WILD ROBOT, by award-winning author-illustrator Peter BrownRoz is no ordinary robot. After being washed up on the shore of a remote and wild island, she learned to adapt and make it her home, befriend its animal inhabitants and even adopt a small orphaned gosling, Brightbill.But a new life is now beginning for Roz - she has been taken ... Read more

€25.99

The enchanting sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling THE WILD ROBOT, by award-winning author-illustrator Peter BrownRoz is no ordinary robot. After being washed up on the shore of a remote and wild island, she learned to adapt and make it her home, befriend its animal inhabitants and even adopt a small orphaned gosling, Brightbill.But a new life is now beginning for Roz - she has been taken
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Doug Unplugs on the Farm

by Dan Yaccarino ...

Narrated by Brittany Thornton ...

Unabridged

5 min

A high-tech robot boy enjoys a day of low-tech fun on the farm. When he unplugs, Doug discovers a whole world of what's possible. Soon to be the basis of an animated series from DreamWorks and Apple TV!Doug and his parents are off to visit the grandbots. But when their journey is interrupted by some sheep in the road, Doug goes from downloading information about farm animals to actually ... Read more

€4.24

A high-tech robot boy enjoys a day of low-tech fun on the farm. When he unplugs, Doug discovers a whole world of what's possible. Soon to be the basis of an animated series from DreamWorks and Apple TV!Doug and his parents are off to visit the grandbots. But when their journey is interrupted by some sheep in the road, Doug goes from downloading information about farm animals to actually
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Robot Island

by Cary Fagan ...

Narrated by Justin Miller ...

Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

Forced into stealing valuable books from a rich widow, Willis takes refuge on an abandoned island populated by robots in this new middle-grade novel by acclaimed writer Cary Fagan. For fans of The Wild Robot.It isn't bad enough that Willis has to live with his cold uncle Tod in a dusty old house of used books. He can't even spend time with his friends Harrison and Galaxi because of the nasty after ... Read more

€15.27

Forced into stealing valuable books from a rich widow, Willis takes refuge on an abandoned island populated by robots in this new middle-grade novel by acclaimed writer Cary Fagan. For fans of The Wild Robot.It isn't bad enough that Willis has to live with his cold uncle Tod in a dusty old house of used books. He can't even spend time with his friends Harrison and Galaxi because of the nasty after
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Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo

Book Five

by Jon Scieszka ...

Narrated by Jon Scieszka, Brian Biggs ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Frank Einstein
Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

More clever science experiments, funny jokes, and robot hijinks await readers in book five of the New York Times bestselling Frank Einstein chapter book series from the mad scientist team of Jon Scieszka and Brian Biggs. The perfect combination to engage and entertain readers, the series features real science facts with adventure and humor, making these books ideal for STEM education. This latest ... Read more

€12.73

More clever science experiments, funny jokes, and robot hijinks await readers in book five of the New York Times bestselling Frank Einstein chapter book series from the mad scientist team of Jon Scieszka and Brian Biggs. The perfect combination to engage and entertain readers, the series features real science facts with adventure and humor, making these books ideal for STEM education. This latest
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Skate Trick

A Robot and Rico Story

by Anastasia Suen ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Unabridged

3 min

Roll! Jump! Flip! Rico has learned a lot of new skateboard tricks. Robot wants to learn too. Can Rico teach Robot, or will his skateboarding dreams disappear? ... Read more

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Roll! Jump! Flip! Rico has learned a lot of new skateboard tricks. Robot wants to learn too. Can Rico teach Robot, or will his skateboarding dreams disappear?
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The Trouble with Robots

by Michelle Mohrweis ...

Narrated by Merissa Czyz, Eevin Hartsough ...

Unabridged

7 hours 39 min

Eighth-graders Evelyn and Allie are in trouble.Evelyn has a constant need for perfection that’s blown some fuses among her robotics teammates, and she’s worried nobody’s taking the upcoming competition seriously.Allie is new to school, and she’s had a history of short-circuiting on teachers and other kids.So when Allie is assigned to the robotics team as a last resort, all Evelyn can see is just ... Read more

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Eighth-graders Evelyn and Allie are in trouble.Evelyn has a constant need for perfection that’s blown some fuses among her robotics teammates, and she’s worried nobody’s taking the upcoming competition seriously.Allie is new to school, and she’s had a history of short-circuiting on teachers and other kids.So when Allie is assigned to the robotics team as a last resort, all Evelyn can see is just
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Bodyhack

by Tanja de Jonge ...

Narrated by Christiaan Koetsier ...

Unabridged

5 hours 39 min

Wat zou jij doen als je allerbeste vriend in gevaar was? Kevins beste vriend Bjorn verdwijnt spoorloos. Kevin weet het zeker: Bjorn is in levensgevaar. Samen met Anne en Joris gaat hij op zoek. Gehackte videobeelden leiden hen naar een geheimzinnige villa. Daar is Bjorn voor het laatst gezien. Wat gebeurt daar? En Kevin ontdekt al snel dat zijn vrienden en hij niet de enigen zijn die Bjorn graag ... Read more

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Wat zou jij doen als je allerbeste vriend in gevaar was? Kevins beste vriend Bjorn verdwijnt spoorloos. Kevin weet het zeker: Bjorn is in levensgevaar. Samen met Anne en Joris gaat hij op zoek. Gehackte videobeelden leiden hen naar een geheimzinnige villa. Daar is Bjorn voor het laatst gezien. Wat gebeurt daar? En Kevin ontdekt al snel dat zijn vrienden en hij niet de enigen zijn die Bjorn graag
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House of Robots

by Abel Studios ...

Narrated by Tiffany Bayliss ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Abel Original
Unabridged

58 min

Anne and Thomas have everything a pair of children could wish for: a large villa, more pocket money than they can even spend and that's not all! Their house is run by robots! There's Dustin, the robot vacuum cleaner, Haruto, the smart fridge, and Liz, the virtual assistant. But one day, Liz overhears that mum and dad are upgrading the home and all the old robots will be sold. It's up to Anne and ... Read more

€8.25

Anne and Thomas have everything a pair of children could wish for: a large villa, more pocket money than they can even spend and that's not all! Their house is run by robots! There's Dustin, the robot vacuum cleaner, Haruto, the smart fridge, and Liz, the virtual assistant. But one day, Liz overhears that mum and dad are upgrading the home and all the old robots will be sold. It's up to Anne and
... Read more
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LEO, Inventor Extraordinaire

by Luke Xavier Cunningham ...

Narrated by Luke Cunningham ...

Unabridged

8 hours 10 min

In order to unlock his family’s past and how he became an orphan, Leo will need every skill and invention he has—even if his inventions don’t always work. This middle-school adventure mystery is perfect for puzzle solvers, as Leodiscovers a series of tunnels below his school filled with clues, riddles andpuzzles to solveabout his identity and his family.A “lifer” at the secluded Academy of ... Read more

€22.99

In order to unlock his family’s past and how he became an orphan, Leo will need every skill and invention he has—even if his inventions don’t always work. This middle-school adventure mystery is perfect for puzzle solvers, as Leodiscovers a series of tunnels below his school filled with clues, riddles andpuzzles to solveabout his identity and his family.A “lifer” at the secluded Academy of
... Read more

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Pit of Wind and Whispers

House of Robots: Robots Go Wild!

The Dark Side of Mercury

Een huis vol robots

House of Robots

Cyberboy

Robots Stole My Mum!

Runaway Robot

A Rover's Story

Nebula's Cosmic Rescue

Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger

Дикий робот

How to Survive Time Travel

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #9)

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Naughty Nightcrawlers from Neptune (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #8)

The Wild Robot Escapes (The Wild Robot 2)

Doug Unplugs on the Farm

Robot Island

Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo

Skate Trick

The Trouble with Robots

Bodyhack

House of Robots

LEO, Inventor Extraordinaire