Unboxing Libby
- Author Steph Cherrywell
- Narrator Grace Rolek
- Publisher Hachette Audio
- Publish Date 1 April 2025
- Run Time 8 hours and 40 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Space, stars and the solar system, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First experiences and growing up, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships.
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What to expect
AI meets American Girl Dolls in this quirky novel about a group of preteen androids who have been cast aside and have to make their own way in the world.
Max isn't always sweet and bubbly. That wouldn't be an issue except for the fact that she's programmed to be. "Max" isn't even her real name. She's a Libby– one of the most popular A.I.Cademy Girl social robots, which top the sales charts for girls ages eight to twelve. They look almost human and there’s a companion to fit every personality. Wendys are smart. Robins are sporty. Noras are artistic. And Libbys? As the box they come in says: Always chipper, cheerful, and sweet, Libby(TM) makes the perfect friend.
But despite her packaging and her programmed memories, Max is feeling the opposite of perfect. The only thing she wants to know is why. But this question uncovers bigger answers than she bargained for – like the shocking fate of the other A.I.Cademy Girls, and what the founders of their idyllic community are really hiding. Max may not be the perfect Libby, but she’ll have to embrace what makes her uniquely Max to save herself and her friends before they're all sent to the junkyard.
Critics Review
“This charming, feel-good work turns the concept of robots resembling sentient American Girl–style dolls into a heartfelt exploration of self. Cherrywell’s debut thoughtfully delves into themes of self-exploration, bullying, friendship, and individuality…. An endearing story about being true to oneself.”
—Kirkus| Author | Steph Cherrywell |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Grace Rolek |
| Duration | 8 hours and 40 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781668647455 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Hachette Audio |
| Genre | Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Space, stars and the solar system, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First experiences and growing up, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships |
| Availability | US |
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