Set in an experimental community on Mars in the year 2039, The Robot Wars series features 14-year-old virtual reality specialist Tyce Sanders. Life on the red planet is not always easy, but it is... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I bought this book for my 11 year old son. He is a voracious reader and a good judge of books. He loved this book. I bought him several "Book #1s" from different series at the same time to see which he would like best and want to pursue. Robot Wars was by far his favorite, and he's asking me to order the rest of the series immediately. He liked it so much that he read the entire book in less than 3 hours.
Great book, especially for boys
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I am always looking for good books that will capture the interest of my 8 and 10 year old boys. "Death Trap" drew them in from the very beginning. The title alone makes them want to give the book a shot (and not be intimidated by the lack of pictures or number of pages). I was very surprised when my 10yo finished this 257 page book in only 2 days! The relationships between the characters and the exciting plot make this book enjoyable for the older kid set and parents as well. I personally enjoyed reading about Tyce's adventure and appreciate how his struggle to believe in God was woven into the story in a subtle and natural manner. There was no overt religiosity or preaching, but rather a plain and personal reconciliation of faith and science in the different characters. We will definitely be purchasing the other books in the Robot Wars series!
Excellent Read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I'm a forty-something Mom and really enjoyed this book! It probably is geared toward the tween/teen group, but I thought the story was engaging and excellent! I also liked how the author brought God into the story line in a very realistic way. I like Science Fiction, but I honestly believe anyone would like this story. The twists and turns keep you reading (even when you should be sleeping!) and now I'm anxious to read the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book for you or any young person in your life.
Good read for parents also
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I purchased for my 12 year old son for summer reading. Since he was "too busy" to read it, I gave it a try and thoroughly enjoyed it. Quick and easy to read with enjoyable characters and plot twists. I have purchased book two and plan to get the rest of the series as it is published in late 2009. After hearing me speak so favorably of the book, my soon has decided he now has time for it. I'm sure he will enjoy as well.
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