Audrey Orr and the Robot Rage

My sister and I both loved this book although we are different ages. She is 10 and I am 12.Audrey is a very kind character but you can feel her disappointment when the headmaster of her school doesn't allow her to go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Norway. Audrey's Granddad is crazy about knitting. He even knits Audrey and her Mum woolly Viking hats for their trip.Audrey wants to go on the trip so badly, she and her Granddad go to see a professor who makes robot clones. Nobody knows about the robot clone apart from Audrey and her Granddad... until Mr and Mrs Orr board the Cruise ship for Norway.I loved the way the characters were portrayed, their personalities were so varied. The story had twists and turns and was laugh-out-loud funny. Another fantastic read from Jenny Moore!

I love this! The story grabbed me from the start because I cared about Audrey. She’s feisty, fun and determined, but warm and a sensitive, with a streak of vulnerability. I enjoyed all the adventures, never knowing how each twist and turn would play out. Most of all, I loved that Audrey emerges with a greater sense of inner confidence. This is such an important message for young people, and Jennifer Moore handles it with a delicate touch, and it never detracts from the fun of the main story. It’s genuinely gripping and made me laugh all the way through.

A fast paced adventure that had me whizzing through it to find out what happened after each twist and turn. Humorously written, this will appeal to both children and adults alike and is a good shared bedtime/car journey read. Well worth reading, I can recommend it.

Published: 2020 by Maverick👍👍👍👍If you've had time to read Jenny Moore's brilliant Agent Starling: Operation Baked Beans (link to review) , then you'll know that this author's writing is full of high-paced, hilarious and quirky ideas. If it was a book that got you gripped then Jenny's new release Audrey Orr and the Robot Rage is another perfect example of a story with a high-concept, original plot.Audrey Orr is devastated when her parents win a cruise to Norway during term-time. With her headteacher, Mr. Stickler, threatening to expel her if she takes time off then she has no choice but to stay home with her knitting obsessed but loveable Grandad.But when Grandad spots a mysterious advert in the local paper, it seems like Audrey's need to be in two places at once could be solved by a fabulously cool robot twin...that is, if she can keep Awesome's random robot rage under control.Setting sail across the sea on a luxurious cruise ship is thrilling enough but when your dream holiday is being thwarted by a robot with a laser eye and a sinister plan, the journey becomes an intense game of cat and mouse (or girl versus robot). Moore builds tension with a villain who oozes menace yet punctures the text with humour to keep things from getting too frightening. I loved the character of Grandad and the touching relationship he shares with Audrey. Mr. and Mrs. Orr were relatable as embarrassing parents yet written with a warmth that championed the unity of family.Amid kidnaps and clock-ticking dashes across Norwegian landscapes, be prepared for funny moments involving fungal foot infections and balls of wool. There is some toilet and 'cat-sick' humour which will be a matter of personal taste but made me slightly queasy. However, Audrey is a likeable, sweet-souled protagonist who has you rooting for her from the outset - especially with her Orz Um adventures.The theme of technology runs alongside family and raises the important question of whether advanced inventions are actually the way forward. Personally, I liked the character of Awesome (or Awful) so much that I would have liked to see more of her in the middle section of the story, wrecking havoc. The ending is dramatic but satisfying and I can easily visualise a sequel.For those wanting to cruise through an adventure full of drama and humour combined, this is a tale well worth a read. I can't wait to see what the author will think up next...

Three words for this book: funny, gripping and enjoyable. The story has many twists and turns and is brought to life by lovable, quirky characters and plenty of humour for children and adults alike! Jenny Moore transports us from Plymouth to the scenic Norwegian fjords, with dramatic cruise ship scenes and interesting facts about Norway from Mrs Orr. I particularly loved the character of Grandad with his amazing knitted viking helmets and his help in looking after Audrey's robot clone, Awesome. But will she stay awesome? You'll have to read it to find out! I am hoping for a sequel, as I can't wait to see what Audrey Orr is up to next!