Thirteen-year-old twins Vick and Tara have built an incredible
machine--a loyal robotic watchdog named Daisy. But, when local crime
boss Ms. Alba schemes to add Daisy to her robot army, Vick and Tara must
go to great lengths to protect their prized pet. Because Daisy is more
than just any robot--she's their constant protector, and together the
three make a great team.
Vick and Tara are determined to stop the mob from tearing their little
family apart. And they might just succeed! Sure, the evil Ms. Alba has
more robot watchdogs, but none are as smart--or as faithful--as their
Daisy. Plus, if things get too dangerous, Tara could always upgrade
their pet. With her mechanical skills, she could make Daisy bigger,
stronger, and a lot more intimidating!
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A 2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Selection
"Engaging, suspenseful, and with nearly all the vivid fighting
confined to robots, this gritty tale is perfect for a younger audience
than most post-apocalyptic stories." --Kirkus Reviews
"This compelling drama with cool tech themes and bad guys getting
their comeuppance is a winner." --SLJ