He's imbued with purpose to help others and help them heal. This loss turns Ralph into more than just a fun toy to show off at school. Maya faces a loss felt by the whole community, even ten years after the event. With that kind of opener, readers may be surprised at the story's sadder side. Ewing Format Hardcover Language English Topic People & Places / United States / African American, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Robots Publication Year 2021 Genre Juvenile Fiction Number of Pages 224 Pages Dimensions Item Length 8.5in Item Height 0.8in Item Width 5. Maya and the Robot begins with a glimpse of the end of the story, when Ralph the robot starts a food fight in the school cafeteria during the science fair - so you know hijinks are coming. Mac, the convenience store owner, helps her cope, especially when he knows just what to give her that will thrill her scientific mind. She lives too far away to see them outside of school and now doesn't even share a recess with them. When her friends move to another class, she's suddenly very lonely. Ewing, champions young people’s interest in technology and the world of science fairsAnimated by Christine Almeda’s engaging illustrations, it all makes tech and science seem cool, fun and accessible. She's curious about everything and hard working. ‘Maya and the Robot,’ a delightful tale by Eve L. Fifth-grader Maya is someone to root for from the start. Diverse characters, poignant moments, and joy in all things science make this girl-meets-robot story lovely and memorable.
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