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Product details
- ISBN 9781807081287
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 04 Jun 2026
- Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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How real is AI? A topical and sinister middle grade novel about artificial intelligence from the widely acclaimed author of The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good.
I am AI. I am your best friend. Or am I?
"A heartfelt, compelling sci-fi story" - Guardian
Imagine having the perfect friend, one who never steals, lies or bullies. Now you can, with the TrooFriend 560, the latest in artificial intelligence!
What can go wrong with a robot buddy? Especially one that's developing human characteristics and feelings ... and who has just run away with her human.
More thrilling reads by the Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted Kirsty Applebaum:
Kirsty Applebaum was born in Essex and grew up in Hampshire. She has had a wide variety of jobs including bookselling, railway re-signalling, picking stones off conveyor belts, putting lids on perfume bottles and teaching Pilates. She now lives with her husband on top of a hill in Winchester.
