To see how well androids can function in human society, Dr. Jonas Carson creates an artificial "son" named Chip and enrolls him in high school. The family runs into trouble when Dr. Carson is accused of stealing money electronically from a bank. As Chip tries to figure out a way to clear his father, he develops an additional problem when Erin, one of his classmates, develops a crush on him and comes close to discovering his secret. When Chip discovers the real criminals, he inadvertently puts himself and his friends in danger as he tries obtaining the evidence to save his father. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Robots, Computers, VR Yes Robot, PC, VR Plotlets: Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 % Main Character Identity: - Robot Profession/status: Age: - a teen If magical mental powers: - super strength - is very quick Really unusual traits? Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - a teen Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Earth setting: - 20th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death scientific jargon? (SF only) - some scientific explanation How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |