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    Watchdog
    Watchdog
    Watchdog
    Audiobook3 hours

    Watchdog

    Written by Will McIntosh

    Narrated by James Fouhey

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Thirteen-year-old twins Vick and Tara have built an incredible machine-a loyal robotic watchdog named Daisy. But, when local crime boss Ms. Alba schemes to add Daisy to her robot army, Vick and Tara must go to great lengths to protect their prized pet. Because Daisy is more than just any robot-she's their constant protector, and together the three make a great team.

    Vick and Tara are determined to stop the mob from tearing their little family apart. And they might just succeed! Sure, the evil Ms. Alba has more robot watchdogs, but none are as smart-or as faithful-as their Daisy. Plus, if things get too dangerous, Tara could always upgrade their pet. With her mechanical skills, she could make Daisy bigger, stronger, and a lot more intimidating!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJan 14, 2020
    ISBN9781541440357
    Watchdog
    Author

    Will McIntosh

    Will McIntosh's debut novel, Soft Apocalypse, was a finalist for both a Locus Award and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. He is a frequent contributor to Asimov's, where his story 'Bridesicle' won the 2010 Readers' Award, as well as the 2010 Hugo Award for Best Short Story. His third novel, Love Minus Eighty (based on 'Bridesicle'), was named best Science Fiction novel of the year by the American Library Association and was optioned for film by Film4. His other novels include Defenders, optioned by Warner Brothers for a feature film, and the YA novel Burning Midnight. Will was a psychology professor for two decades before turning to writing full-time. He lives in Williamsburg with his family.

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    • 3/5
      A fun read with a great adventure. Enjoyed the development of the main character and his sister as well as those of the people they meet and the technology was also fun. Was pretty dark and bleak for middle grade, but while the stakes were high there was no on page death injury or dismemberment.
    • 5/5
      A fast action story of two twins Vick and Tara, rendered homeless and orphans by dystopian events. Their tale of survival is creative, rich in imagination and carries through with excitement to the very end. Although geared for the younger reader, I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope there is a sequel.I received an advanced printed copy in return for an honest review.