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From award-winning author Eve L. Ewing comes a middle grade novel about a forgotten homemade robot who comes to life just when aspiring fifth-grade scientist Maya needs a friend -- and a science fair project.
Maya's nervous about fifth grade. She tries to keep calm by reminding herself she knows what to expect. But then she learns that this year won't be anything like the last. For the first time since kindergarten, her best friends Jada and MJ are placed in a different class without her, and introverted Maya has trouble making new friends.
She tries to put on a brave face since they are in fifth grade now, but Maya is nervous! Just when too much seems to be changing, she finds a robot named Ralph in the back of Mr. Mac's convenience store closet. Once she uses her science skills to get him up and running, a whole new world of connection opens up as Ralph becomes a member of her family and Maya begins to step into her power. In this touching novel, Eve L. Ewing melds together a story about community, adapting to change, and the magic of ingenuity that reminds young listeners that they can always turn to their own curiosity when feeling lost.
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“Narrator Bahni Turpin embraces every emotional moment in this inspiring story…Turpin’s spirited first-person narration perfectly expresses Maya’s creative energy…[and] infuses the diverse characters, including Ralph, with distinct and relatable personalities, creating a memorable listening experience. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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“Conveys the strength it takes to come out of one’s shell, the thrill of discovery and creation, and the power of pursuing wonder.”
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“Not only is this story about using one’s curiosity and ingenuity to get through a tough time, it’s also about the power of community.”
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“Brings tech and creativity to a tween audience with delightful characters and gentle humor.”
— School Library Journal (starred review) -
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021FOUR STARRED REVIEWS
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"A... positive lesson in bravery, intelligence, and friendship.
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*"A warm, unforgettable story about following your passions and being yourself.
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*"A heartfelt title that seamlessly brings tech and creativity to a tween audience with delightful characters and gentle humor.
— Ashleigh Williams, School Library Journal, starred review.*"Not only is this story about using one's curiosity and ingenuity to get through a tough time, it's also about the power of community. Christine Almeda's... winning illustrations and relatable topics make Maya and the Robot significant and meaningful. -
*“Interspersed with charming, animation-style b&w illustrations by Almeda, Ewing’s tender-hearted middle grade debut wholly conveys the strength it takes to come out of one’s shell, the thrill of discovery and creation, and the power of pursuing wonder.
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[T]he perfect read for kids who need a push to pick up a chapter book. Highly illustrated and easily relatable, Maya and the Robot combines friendship struggles, teacher problems, and yes, science....
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With heart, humor, and ultimately hope, Maya and her beloved robot remind us that even in the most difficult times, there is light on the path... and friendship makes it that much more visible.
— Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DEAR MARTIN -
Maya and the Robot,’ a delightful tale by Eve L. Ewing, champions young people’s interest in technology and the world of science fairs…Animated by Christine Almeda’s engaging illustrations, it all makes tech and science seem cool, fun and accessible. And the message, to me at least, is clear: Young readers, don’t be daunted by technology and science.
— The New York Times Book Review
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
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About Eve L. Ewing
Eve L. Ewing is the award-winning author of Electric Arches, 1919, Ghosts in the Schoolyard, and Maya and the Robot. She also wrote the acclaimed Ironheart and Champions series for Marvel Comics. Her work has appeared in many venues, including the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Washington Post, and Vanity Fair. Born and raised in Chicago, she was a middle school teacher before completing her doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and now is an assistant professor at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration.
About Bahni Turpin
Bahni Turpin, winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and several prestigious Audie Awards for her narrations, was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. Publishers Weekly magazine named her Narrator of the Year for 2016. She is an ensemble member of the Cornerstone Theater Company in Los Angeles. She has guest starred in many television series, including NYPD Blue, Law & Order, Six Feet Under, Cold Case, What about Brian, and The Comeback. Film credits include Brokedown Palace, Crossroads, and Daughters of the Dust. She is also a member of the recording cast of The Help, which won numerous awards.