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The Robot Rescue Squad: VS. Augustus Greed
- De: Kelly McCarthaigh
- Narrado por: Ian Billings
- Duración: 45 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 24
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 24
Theorem, Argo, Hockney and Rush are designed to be the perfect Robot Rescue Team. But when their beloved creator goes missing, they must work together better than ever to save him, and the world that will change for the worse if they fail.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Takes me back to my childhood
- De KENNETH J HUNT en 04-24-25
- The Robot Rescue Squad: VS. Augustus Greed
- De: Kelly McCarthaigh
- Narrado por: Ian Billings
From One Adult to Another
Revisado: 04-11-25
The Robot Rescue Squad: VS. Augustus Greed
Okay, okay, so I was asked to take an objective listen of this book.
I was expecting something pretty basic — probably goofy, maybe a little cheesy, and mostly just for kids. But about halfway through, I realized: this book’s doing a lot more than just telling a fun story. It’s smart, funny, pretty relevant, and honestly, very refreshing.
The Premise
You’ve got a squad of rescue robots — each with their own personality and skill set — trying to stop a cartoonishly evil tech billionaire named Augustus Greed from taking control of the city’s clean energy systems. Sounds simple, right? It is, in the best way. But somehow, the book still manages to sneak in some sharp commentary about corporate greed, environmental sustainability, and the responsibility that comes with innovation.
It hits this great balance: it’s playful and energetic, but never dumbed-down. The robots are charming and surprisingly relatable (yes, I said that), and Greed is a villain you love to hate.
Ian Billings, the narrator, truly brings each of Kelly's characters to life. The robots are distinct and quirky, each with their own vocal “personality,” which makes it super easy to follow the action even if you’re multitasking. Augustus Greed, the villain, is voiced with this exaggerated, theatrical flair — somewhere between a Bond villain and a tech mogul on a sugar rush. It works perfectly. His delivery is just the right amount of over-the-top.
Why It Works for Adults
I think what surprised me most is how self-aware it is. It knows it’s a kids’ book, sure, but it doesn’t play it safe. And more importantly, it assumes its listeners — even kids — are smart too. It takes big ideas — about ethics in tech, monopolies, and even what it means to be a “good citizen” in a digital world — and wraps them in this fast-paced adventure that never feels preachy.
The humor is clever. There are moments where I laughed, especially at some of the side commentary and robot banter. It’s got that Pixar-quality feel where kids will love it for the story and visuals (if you imagine them), but adults will catch the subtext and maybe even get hit with a moment or two of “oh, wow, that’s a little too real.”
And honestly? It’s kind of inspiring. The robots aren’t superheroes — they’re machines designed to help, but they evolve. They make choices. They care about the people around them. It’s subtle, but there's this underlying message about how technology isn't inherently good or bad — it all depends on who's steering it, and why.
If you have kids in your life — nieces, nephews, your own, a friend’s — this is a great one to listen to with them. It’s the kind of book that opens doors to really interesting conversations. There are plenty of moments to pause and ask meaningful questions:
• What does it mean to do the right thing when others won’t?
• Can robots be heroes?
• What happens when companies get too much power?
Final Thought
No shame at all in listening to this as an adult. It’s a solid reminder that “children’s literature” doesn’t mean “simple.” Sometimes the best way to look at the future — of technology, of power, of how we live — is through the eyes of characters who aren’t even human. Go figure.
I will read the sequel if there is one.
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Who I Really Am: Diary of a Vampire
- Words + Music, Vol. 22
- De: Alice Cooper
- Narrado por: Alice Cooper
- Duración: 2 h y 9 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 3,988
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,662
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3,639
Rock and roll in the BC (Before Cooper) era was a tamer, milder world. In Who I Really Am, Cooper’s latest addition to Audible’s Words + Music series, we learn how the boa-wearing (not the feathered kind) maestro arrived at a show and sound - let’s call it AC for After Cooper - that has entertained millions of kids while terrifying parents in equal measure. Cooper drew inspiration from Saturday matinee horror movies, applied a "no such thing as too much" attitude, and hitched it to a kick-ass rock and roll band.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow!
- De swankwc en 10-12-21
- Who I Really Am: Diary of a Vampire
- Words + Music, Vol. 22
- De: Alice Cooper
- Narrado por: Alice Cooper
Great Listen
Revisado: 07-29-23
Really enjoyed this so much I have listed to three times.
The story’s are crazy and funny.
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