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Mia Marcotte and the Robot
"Mia is a lovable, enthusiastic protagonist, and secondary characters entertain. Wald suffuses the plot with elementary-level science experiments and allusions, making this an inspiring read for those interested in STEM fields." — Publishers Weekly
Filled with science, adventure and big dreams, this brand-new easy-to-read chapter book celebrates the power of friendship and perseverance and will be loved by fans of Rosie Revere, Ada Lace and Jada Jones!
Mia Marcotte is a 9-year-old girl with a secret dream—to be an astronaut and fly to Mars. So when a field trip to the space center is promised for a successful participation in the school science fair, Mia is thrilled. The only problem: her attempt to build a mini-rocket in her backyard ends in a flop. But it also leads her to an extraordinary encounter—with Aizek, a curious robot who wants to learn imagination. Will Mia and her new friend be able to help each other get closer to their dreams?
With short chapters and illustrations on nearly every page, this chapter book is perfect for a wide range of ages.
Filled with science, adventure and big dreams, this brand-new easy-to-read chapter book celebrates the power of friendship and perseverance and will be loved by fans of Rosie Revere, Ada Lace and Jada Jones!
Mia Marcotte is a 9-year-old girl with a secret dream—to be an astronaut and fly to Mars. So when a field trip to the space center is promised for a successful participation in the school science fair, Mia is thrilled. The only problem: her attempt to build a mini-rocket in her backyard ends in a flop. But it also leads her to an extraordinary encounter—with Aizek, a curious robot who wants to learn imagination. Will Mia and her new friend be able to help each other get closer to their dreams?
With short chapters and illustrations on nearly every page, this chapter book is perfect for a wide range of ages.
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2019
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Jeanne Wald
3 books4 followersI was born and raised in a multicultural family, in the vast steppes of Central Asia. After obtaining a degree in International Relations, I moved to Europe, where I have worked for international organizations acting in the areas of climate change, health and education.
When not writing, I love reading stories about adventurous girls, walking in the countryside and traveling.
When not writing, I love reading stories about adventurous girls, walking in the countryside and traveling.
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September 16, 2020
The book is the best guide in the world of fantasy, each page opens new worlds for children, awakens new interests and introduces them to new friends. While they grow, books have a huge role in the lives of children, so it is important to choose quality content and inspirational stories. Mia Marcotte and the Robot by Jeanne Wald is more than a great choice for children around the world for many reasons.
First of all, if we take into account the fact that children are educated and prepared for jobs that may not yet exist, but 80% of those jobs are in some way related to STEM, then the topic as well as the inspiring and interesting content is more than important in encouraging children to take an interest in STEM at a very early age. To promote the view that the science is not just another school subject, difficult and unappealing to learn, but a series of interesting ideas, experiments and projects that are fun, social and easy to master.
The very fact that the author Jeanne Wald has a chosen girl Mia Marcotte, as a main character is great if we take the number of women in the world of STEM, more and more initiatives in the educational process tend to affect the interest of girls in careers in the field of science. science. Mia is fun, interesting, enthusiastic and so similar and ordinary like many other children, which will help child readers to identify with her. Her perseverance, as well as the fun moments while doing her experiments and attempts to fulfill her dream are more than enough to intrigue the children and help them form their own attitude and opinion. Her big dream is a great motivator, which will help the children to understand that they should not give up after the first obstacle, but to constantly strive to improve and strive for success, without being discouraged when they encounter a problem.
Definitely a great choice for parents and teachers around the world. With simple language structures, easy to follow and understand and comical enough to hold your attention to the very end.
First of all, if we take into account the fact that children are educated and prepared for jobs that may not yet exist, but 80% of those jobs are in some way related to STEM, then the topic as well as the inspiring and interesting content is more than important in encouraging children to take an interest in STEM at a very early age. To promote the view that the science is not just another school subject, difficult and unappealing to learn, but a series of interesting ideas, experiments and projects that are fun, social and easy to master.
The very fact that the author Jeanne Wald has a chosen girl Mia Marcotte, as a main character is great if we take the number of women in the world of STEM, more and more initiatives in the educational process tend to affect the interest of girls in careers in the field of science. science. Mia is fun, interesting, enthusiastic and so similar and ordinary like many other children, which will help child readers to identify with her. Her perseverance, as well as the fun moments while doing her experiments and attempts to fulfill her dream are more than enough to intrigue the children and help them form their own attitude and opinion. Her big dream is a great motivator, which will help the children to understand that they should not give up after the first obstacle, but to constantly strive to improve and strive for success, without being discouraged when they encounter a problem.
Definitely a great choice for parents and teachers around the world. With simple language structures, easy to follow and understand and comical enough to hold your attention to the very end.
August 29, 2023
This is a great children's chapter book, which I enjoyed reading, as I learned a lot about science from it. The book is perfect for children ages 6-10, and it has black and white images in it, which are quirky and unique.
The story is about Mia, a 9 year old girl who loves science and space. One day, her aunt leaves a robot in her house, and the robot becomes her friend. He helps her to build a science project for the school science fair, so that she can win a trip to the space centre.
I really liked Mia and her family, and the robot, and the cute story. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
The story is about Mia, a 9 year old girl who loves science and space. One day, her aunt leaves a robot in her house, and the robot becomes her friend. He helps her to build a science project for the school science fair, so that she can win a trip to the space centre.
I really liked Mia and her family, and the robot, and the cute story. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
November 27, 2019
I love it! I like Mia is the Best. Aizek is a very nice robot and I would love to have parrot.
Love the whole book and the pictures
Martian was very funny
Good book
Aunt Serena was smart a d nice
Love the whole book and the pictures
Martian was very funny
Good book
Aunt Serena was smart a d nice
December 4, 2020
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Mia Marcotte is a third grader who dreams of becoming an astronaut, and of being the first human to land on Mars.
At school, her science experiments tend to flop, and that poses a problem. Ms Perkins, their science teacher, has announced that all those who present great science projects at the science fair will go on a special field trip to the science centre. There is nothing that Mia would like more than to go on the trip.
The problem is that the science fair is just three days away and she has no idea what do for her project. Best friend Ella receives help from her physicist mom but Mia’s parents, an architect and an accountant, can’t help her.
Her aunt Serena, who is an engineer in Paris, is supposed to come down and spend the summer with the Marcottes. But then she is delayed and it turns out that she won’t arrive until after the fair. Aunt Serena sends her baggage ahead of her, and Mia’s Dad warns her not to touch Aunt Serena’s stuff.
Desperate to come up with some idea for the project, she improvises on the failed experiment to make a rocket. When her makeshift rocket lands in the guest room, Mia has to get it back. She decides to just pick up the rocket and leave. But then while she is there, she hears a strange sound. It turns out to be her aunt’s robot, Aizek, a French- and English-speaking robot.
With no one to rely on except herself and her pet parrot, Martian, will Mia be able to come up with a great project?
The story is charming and the illustrations designed to appeal to children and grownups alike. The chapters are short, a quick read.
Of the minor characters, Ms Perkins is the sort of woman who could encourage the scientific temperament in kids, given her infinite patience. We need more people like Ms Perkins if girls are to be encouraged to take to STEM careers.
The Marcottes are immigrants, and the book calls attention to that fact too.
There was just one error I found. In one place, prey was spelt as pray.
My 12-year-old daughter who read the book enjoyed it. She especially appreciated the fact that a girl was being shown working on a science project.
She also liked the fact that Mia teaches Aizek about the power of the imagination, that the robot tries to draw and keeps trying until he gets perfect. That when Mia is disappointed, he shows her the drawings that weren’t quite good. It’s a reminder, she said, that you have to practice if you want to get better at anything.
Mia Marcotte is a third grader who dreams of becoming an astronaut, and of being the first human to land on Mars.
At school, her science experiments tend to flop, and that poses a problem. Ms Perkins, their science teacher, has announced that all those who present great science projects at the science fair will go on a special field trip to the science centre. There is nothing that Mia would like more than to go on the trip.
The problem is that the science fair is just three days away and she has no idea what do for her project. Best friend Ella receives help from her physicist mom but Mia’s parents, an architect and an accountant, can’t help her.
Her aunt Serena, who is an engineer in Paris, is supposed to come down and spend the summer with the Marcottes. But then she is delayed and it turns out that she won’t arrive until after the fair. Aunt Serena sends her baggage ahead of her, and Mia’s Dad warns her not to touch Aunt Serena’s stuff.
Desperate to come up with some idea for the project, she improvises on the failed experiment to make a rocket. When her makeshift rocket lands in the guest room, Mia has to get it back. She decides to just pick up the rocket and leave. But then while she is there, she hears a strange sound. It turns out to be her aunt’s robot, Aizek, a French- and English-speaking robot.
With no one to rely on except herself and her pet parrot, Martian, will Mia be able to come up with a great project?
The story is charming and the illustrations designed to appeal to children and grownups alike. The chapters are short, a quick read.
Of the minor characters, Ms Perkins is the sort of woman who could encourage the scientific temperament in kids, given her infinite patience. We need more people like Ms Perkins if girls are to be encouraged to take to STEM careers.
The Marcottes are immigrants, and the book calls attention to that fact too.
There was just one error I found. In one place, prey was spelt as pray.
My 12-year-old daughter who read the book enjoyed it. She especially appreciated the fact that a girl was being shown working on a science project.
She also liked the fact that Mia teaches Aizek about the power of the imagination, that the robot tries to draw and keeps trying until he gets perfect. That when Mia is disappointed, he shows her the drawings that weren’t quite good. It’s a reminder, she said, that you have to practice if you want to get better at anything.
October 14, 2020
Mia Marcotte wants to grow up and be an astronaut going to Mars. . She has a parrot she named Martian. Mia is in third grade. When Mia is her science class, she isn’t successful with the science experiment. Mia is asked by her best friend what she is doing for the science fair. She doesn’t know what to make only that she wants to win the prize of a field trip. What and where is the field trip? She goes home and tries to make a rocket that flies but also messes her up and her clothes when it takes off. Mia can’t find the rocket until Martian flies up to the upstairs balcony. To get to her rocket, she must go into the guest bedroom where she is told not to go in there as her Aunt Serena has sent fragile packages ahead of her arrival. Mia figures out that she will quietly go in and get her rocket. When she starts to leave with her rocket, she hears a strange sound while looking for Martian. Much to her surprise a robot appears! Where did the robot come from? What will Mia do?
An inventive story about a girl who learns to not give up after failing the first time. It is a story that makes you smile when Mia is frustrated but keeps trying. She learns an important lesson we all need to know to be successful. I think Mia learns indirectly that failing the first time is only a learning experience. I loved how Mia and the robot interact. The illustrator did great black and white illustrations that were perfect for the story. It’s a great first book.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
An inventive story about a girl who learns to not give up after failing the first time. It is a story that makes you smile when Mia is frustrated but keeps trying. She learns an important lesson we all need to know to be successful. I think Mia learns indirectly that failing the first time is only a learning experience. I loved how Mia and the robot interact. The illustrator did great black and white illustrations that were perfect for the story. It’s a great first book.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
March 4, 2021
for you guys who loved children books especially with a space theme (or just like that), you probably gonna love this.
i liked this book so much that its can be my refresh reads. i also like the storyline, characters, and even the problem that mia's should done with it.
and one question that just still swimming in my mind, why tho a child as mia's age given a homework like that, i mean likeㅡ
i liked this book so much that its can be my refresh reads. i also like the storyline, characters, and even the problem that mia's should done with it.
and one question that just still swimming in my mind, why tho a child as mia's age given a homework like that, i mean likeㅡ
March 12, 2021
AWESOME
I LOVE ITTTT AHHHHHH ITSS AWESOME 😃😃😃😃😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃
I LOVE ITTTT AHHHHHH ITSS AWESOME 😃😃😃😃😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃
February 18, 2021
Oh gosh!! I loved reading this super duper sweet story 😍😍❤️. Mia, Aizek and martian are my new favourite characters ☺️❤️✌🏻.
March 1, 2020
Smashing fun read about a girl, a robot, and a parrot called Martian. Mia really hopes she can be an astronaut and go to Mars, but first she has to get a prize at the school science fair. The lively line drawings make everything clear.
I like that we get lessons, not just about perseverance and making mistakes which help us, but also about lenses. The robot is a big help, but Mia has to solve problems for herself.
Enjoy!
I downloaded an e-ARC. This is an unbiased review.
I like that we get lessons, not just about perseverance and making mistakes which help us, but also about lenses. The robot is a big help, but Mia has to solve problems for herself.
Enjoy!
I downloaded an e-ARC. This is an unbiased review.
September 24, 2019
Mia is a curious student who loves to draw. She is infatuated with landing on Mars and often daydreams about becoming an astronaut. Her best friend Ella always seems to know the answers. But when Mia realizes that her science project is due on Monday, she panics. Mia’s Aunt Serena is about to arrive for a visit from France, but not until after the science fair.
When Mia discovers an unprogrammed robot packed in the boxes that have arrived prior to her aunt’s visit, Mia resolves to teach him. He promptly begins drawing the pictures from an encyclopedia. But Mia is afraid her parents’ will discover him and so she goes to great lengths to hide him.
Mia works on ideas for the project and decides on a rocket. Her parrot named Martian tries to make that impossible. Mia experiences all sorts of adventures leading up the science fair. Finally, she chooses to make a telescope, but not before many mishaps along the way.
This is a fun chapter book to read. The author includes black and white illustrations that encourage reluctant readers. There is a lot of humor, peer rivalry, and family humor. Mia and her friends are relatable characters for elementary school and middle-grade audiences.
When Mia discovers an unprogrammed robot packed in the boxes that have arrived prior to her aunt’s visit, Mia resolves to teach him. He promptly begins drawing the pictures from an encyclopedia. But Mia is afraid her parents’ will discover him and so she goes to great lengths to hide him.
Mia works on ideas for the project and decides on a rocket. Her parrot named Martian tries to make that impossible. Mia experiences all sorts of adventures leading up the science fair. Finally, she chooses to make a telescope, but not before many mishaps along the way.
This is a fun chapter book to read. The author includes black and white illustrations that encourage reluctant readers. There is a lot of humor, peer rivalry, and family humor. Mia and her friends are relatable characters for elementary school and middle-grade audiences.
September 19, 2019
Cool black-and-white illustrations together with enjoyable text, great characters and an intriguing plot, make Jeanne Wald’s Mia Marcotte and the Robot a fun chapbook for children, and an especially fun book for girls who might like science or boys who might like imagining they’re robots.
Imagination plays an important part, but so does real science, from simple volcanoes to all the fun of the science fair. But Mia’s never succeeded in science before, for all that she wants to go to Mars. And now she’ll need all the help Aizek can give her to come up with winning project.
The story includes intrigue, science, adventure, caterpillars and more. It’s a fun tale, with pleasing characters—adults, children, parrot, robot and more. And with 16 chapters, it makes a real reading book, to be read over and again.
Disclosure: I found it on a deal and I really enjoyed it.
Imagination plays an important part, but so does real science, from simple volcanoes to all the fun of the science fair. But Mia’s never succeeded in science before, for all that she wants to go to Mars. And now she’ll need all the help Aizek can give her to come up with winning project.
The story includes intrigue, science, adventure, caterpillars and more. It’s a fun tale, with pleasing characters—adults, children, parrot, robot and more. And with 16 chapters, it makes a real reading book, to be read over and again.
Disclosure: I found it on a deal and I really enjoyed it.
November 28, 2019
This is an absolutely great chapter book for children in Middle School. The story is well-written and delightfully illustrated. The school children in the story are typical of children everywhere with dreams, big ideas, fears, competitive natures and even a bit of naughtiness. I am a grandmother in my 70's with ten grandchildren and one of our younger grandchildren (three plus) is already obsessed with all the planets and the solar system and this book really caught my attention. I think it would be perfect for 7-10 year olds to read. I can also see younger children loving this story being told to them, and then loving to read it to themselves when they are able. Heck, I enjoyed it myself.
Thanks to Ms. Jeanne Wald for a very interesting read. Loved it!
Thanks to Ms. Jeanne Wald for a very interesting read. Loved it!
February 2, 2020
This is a great book for students who are beginning to take on chapter books. The length is perfect. The text offers detailed descriptions in which younger students can easily visualize. Children will find the main character relatable as well as likable.
Mia finds herself up against a deadline for the upcoming science fair. The problem is that she has no idea what to do for her project. She has a history of making a mess out of past projects. She just has to have the best project in the fair. If she doesn’t, then she will not be able to go on the trip to the space center. What will happen to her dreams of becoming an astronaut? Can she pull off a science fair project and get to go on the trip?
Mia finds herself up against a deadline for the upcoming science fair. The problem is that she has no idea what to do for her project. She has a history of making a mess out of past projects. She just has to have the best project in the fair. If she doesn’t, then she will not be able to go on the trip to the space center. What will happen to her dreams of becoming an astronaut? Can she pull off a science fair project and get to go on the trip?
July 10, 2019
This 19 chapter book was a fairly quick and easy read, and is slated for grades 1-4 (ages 6-10).
Mia Marcotte is a young girl who loves to read, enjoys learning about all things space and dreams of being an astronaut one day. She befriends a robot named Aizek and together they complete a mission of their own. I need this to become a series of all the adventures Mia and Aizek go on together so I can read more!
As an educator, I could easily see myself using this book as a read aloud along with our Space unit and/or alongside our STEM activities.
Mia Marcotte is a young girl who loves to read, enjoys learning about all things space and dreams of being an astronaut one day. She befriends a robot named Aizek and together they complete a mission of their own. I need this to become a series of all the adventures Mia and Aizek go on together so I can read more!
As an educator, I could easily see myself using this book as a read aloud along with our Space unit and/or alongside our STEM activities.
July 21, 2020
Delightful book for 3rd graders and up about scientific method, perseverance, and staying curious. I enjoyed Mia's relationship with the robot Aizek as well as her pet parrot Martian. The characters are believable and the story is not predictable. Mia is a relatable girl who is interested in becoming an astronaut. I believe this story would inspire other young readers to pursue their interest in STEM topics.
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
September 7, 2020
Mia and her parrot, Martian, accidentally let her aunt's robot out of its box. Together, the three enjoy adventures and learning with lessons on perseverance slipped in. Mia and the robot create her science fair project to earn her a trip to the science center. She dreams of being an astronaut and heading for Mars. Great series to encourage science and balance it with the arts.
August 23, 2019
This book was cute and fun; an easy read! Enjoyed all the STEM elements woven in, robots, 3rd grade science projects, adults who work in STEM, and the main character was a girl who love space. Definitely recommend this book if looking for a chapter book
September 23, 2019
Imaginative
This story is creative and entertaining. It makes you think of science projects and if you fail try and try again.
This story is creative and entertaining. It makes you think of science projects and if you fail try and try again.
November 3, 2020
This is a nice enough chapter book about a girl who isn't interested in science, except she loves outer space, and wants to travel to Mars one day.
Their teacher has said if they partake in the science fair, she will take them to the space center.
So, Mia tries and gives up. But with the help of her aunt's robot, she learns that you have to try more than once.
And she gets to go to the space center.
A simple story to teach kids that science does not come all at once, and to get better you have to practice.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Their teacher has said if they partake in the science fair, she will take them to the space center.
So, Mia tries and gives up. But with the help of her aunt's robot, she learns that you have to try more than once.
And she gets to go to the space center.
A simple story to teach kids that science does not come all at once, and to get better you have to practice.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
November 17, 2022
👍👍
My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
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October 17, 2020started reading this to check whether it's appropriate or not for my upper-class students, but they don't need this anymore for they already got a scholastic? literacy package-whatsoever lol. but it's safe and good!
December 31, 2022
I really liked Mia's story and enjoyed the illustrations too
August 31, 2019
I really enjoyed getting to know Mia and her friends (including a robot named Aizek). The sweet spot for this book would be 2nd-4th grades! STEM, friendships and perseverance are all addressed in the first book of a new series! If you’ve got students or children that love books with a STEM component, this series is for them!
October 20, 2019
I liked the book. I also liked the pictures in the book. I would give this book 3.7 stars.
December 11, 2024
I loved the story! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who reads stories for children as well as children who can already read! They will definitely enjoy it too.
Great character development!
Great character development!
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