Raining Robots
About
Hi, I’m Ben, and all I’ve ever wanted is a dog. Boy, do I have a story to tell about how I finally got one, and not just an ordinary one. My dog came with a twist—I got D.O.G., a high-tech robot dog. Little did I know my dream of having a dog was about to become a thrilling, high-stakes mission to save the world.
With D.O.G. by my side, I transform into B.L.U., a superhero destined to save the Earth from a sinister robotic invasion. We are part of a secret organization known as the Luminal Vanguard fighting to save the universe along with my loyal friends, Calvin, Josie, and the formidable Steele. Together, we face impossible odds, from battling Robo-Raiders to unraveling the evil plans of Professor Hextron.
Can a boy and his robot dog really save the world from robots raining down from the sky? There’s only one way to find out.
Gear up for an action-packed journey filled with humor, heart, and high-tech heroics in Raining Robots—because sometimes, the best heroes come with batteries included.
Praise for this book
Hines delivers an energetic sci-fi adventure anchored by humor, heart, and an endearing boy-robot partnership in this lively series opener. Ben, who has always longed for a dog, never expects his first dog to be D.O.G.—a sophisticated robot with a secret mission. His dream quickly becomes a high-stakes adventure as he's recruited as B.L.U. by the covert Luminal Vanguard. With D.O.G. and allies Calvin, Josie, and Steele, Ben is thrust into a battle against a robotic invasion masterminded by Professor Hextron.
Hines packs the narrative with bright, tech-driven settings buzzing with Robo-Raiders, alien gateways, and larger-than-life foes. Ben's growth is engaging throughout, as every mistake he makes teaches him something essential. These grounded emotional beats play well against the book's high-energy action. The video game-themed moments—most memorably when he becomes a character inside the game—offer a lively, imaginative twist. Hextron's looming assault injects urgency into the plot, while the story's quieter moments delve into themes of accountability, truth-telling, and the complex loyalty of young friendships as Ben navigates life behind a mask. Young readers will revel in the gadgets and fast-paced danger, while adults will appreciate the polished storytelling.