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Gr 4–6–Alex has always been interested in toy robots, and when he gets a package sent to him from Prague by his paternal grandfather reading, "This one is special," his curiosity is awakened. When his grandfather, often referred to as "old man," comes to visit, they become embroiled in a chase against a mysterious enemy. The villain has magiclike skills, including small robot "flyers" and life-size autonomous robots that attack them. There's also the mystery of Alex's father...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

"This one is special," says the note accompanying a sharp-edged tin robot from twelve-year-old Alex's grandfather. Soon Alex and his urbane, myst...Log In or Sign Up to Read More