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Eager's Nephew

Helen Fox (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesEager #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.62
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyMysteryFriendship

Protagonist archetypes

AI / Artificial IntelligenceDuo / PartnersOutcast / Loner

Tropes

AI ConsciousnessForbidden TechnologyFish out of WaterHidden IdentityMysteryComing of Age

Themes

AI ConsciousnessIdentityBelongingFriendshipPrejudiceTechnology and EthicsSecrecy

Synopsis

In a world which has banned self-aware robots, Eager and his brilliant but headstrong nephew, Jonquil, come out of hiding to visit the Bell family, and soon become involved in the mysterious and dangerous events surrounding them and their friends.

Is Eager's Nephew appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A charming middle-grade sci-fi adventure about self-aware robots navigating a world that has outlawed their existence. Features mild peril and mystery elements but no violence, romance, or inappropriate language.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love robots and mysteries will enjoy following Eager and his nephew as they help their human friends solve dangerous secrets.

Tags

Science FictionMysteryRobot Fiction