TrooFriend

Kirsty Applebaum

£7.99

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?

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Publish Date: 04/06/2026

Description

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:

  • The Middler
  • The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke
  • The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good
  • Additional information

    Dimensions 198 × 129 mm
    Author

    Publisher

    Imprint

    Cover

    Paperback

    Pages

    208

    Language

    English

    Edition

    Reprint

    Dewey

    823.92 (edition:23)

    Readership

    Children – juvenile / Code: J