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  • Maya and the Robot

  • By: Eve L. Ewing
  • Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
  • Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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Maya and the Robot

By: Eve L. Ewing
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
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Publisher's summary

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.

©2021 Eve L. Ewing (P)2021 Listening Library
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Critic reviews

A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021

"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)

"Sociologist and poet Eve L. Ewing's Maya and the Robot is an encouraging and poignant middle-grade debut that features a budding scientist and her homemade robot. 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 spot and full-page black-and-white illustrations are expressive and include depictions of Ewing's diverse cast of characters. Winning illustrations and relatable topics make Maya and the Robot significant and meaningful." (Lana Barnes, Shelf Awareness)

"[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." (NPR)

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Too much “adult storyline”

I loved this story, and so did my son.
HOWEVER…

Be aware before purchasing that “their/they” pronouns are used and someone was shot. These topics may not be conversations that you want to have with your children before you, or they, are ready.

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Bahni Turpin gives a genius performance. Bravo!!!!

Bahni really made this story live. Book was great. I listened even though I was not required to. It was fun!

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