In a world which has banned self-aware robots, Eager and his brilliant but headstrong nephew, Jonquil, come out of hiding to visit the Bell family, and soon become involved in the mysterious and dangerous events surrounding them and their friends.
Wendel must find a way to take back control of his workshop from the robot assistant he created, and along the way, Wendel learns about the importance of recycling.
Traces the history of robots, looks at how they are created and the different types of work they do, and discusses the opportunities for robots in the future. Includes related facts and photographs, as well as a glossary.