SHE'S BUILDING A ROBOT

Narrator Chloe Dolandis presents an intriguing story about a primary school's robot-building competition. Listeners will meet bright AZ, who lacks confidence and enlists talented, sarcastic 10 and sweet, artistic Li to join her team. It's thrilling to hear about girls who are not hesitant to challenge their male classmates, including bully Dalk, or to learn about the intricacies of building a robot, including definitions of technical terms. Dolandis skillfully differentiates the girls' voices, which are endearing and reflect their changing feelings. Ada, the robot they build, is Dolandis's best creation as it break-dances and teaches the girls about team-building and what a REAL winner represents. Kids of all ages, especially STEM girls, will enjoy this uncommon tale of growing up. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2021]