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When Miss Aker, a special guest at Ella Mentry School, shows A.J. and his friends how to create cool things out of all kinds of materials, they accidentally build a robot smart enough to take over the world. Book #8
Quick Summary
If your kid loves silly chapter books, this one from Dan Gutman's My Weird School series delivers exactly what they'd expect fast-paced, goofy fun with a maker twist. When Miss Aker shows up to teach A.J. and his friends how to build cool stuff, things quickly spiral into robot chaos, and the kids find themselves scrambling to save the world from their accidental creation. It's got that perfect mix of humor and mild adventure that keeps emerging readers turning pages, plus it sneaks in some actual maker culture vibes about creativity and experimentation. Kids who already love the weird world of Ella Mentry School will feel right at home, and newcomers will quickly pick up the cast of goofy characters. The robot takeover sounds scarier than it is it's played for laughs more than scares, though there are a few genuinely tense moments that make it feel like a real adventure. Think of it like Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets a maker fair, if that helps you picture it. It's a great pick for kids who think they don't like reading but will absolutely devour anything that makes them laugh out loud.