In "Celia's Robot" by Margaret Chang, young inventor Celia longs for a companion who understands her unique quirks. When she designs and builds a robot named Tinker, her life takes an unexpected turn. Tinker is not just a machine; he learns and evolves, mirroring Celia's emotions and creativity. Together, they navigate the challenges of friendship, identity, and the boundaries between human and artificial intelligence. As Celia faces obstacles from her peers and herself, she discovers the true essence of companionship and what it means to connect with others, regardless of their origins. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 211 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Holiday House Inc .

Raymond Chang was born in Hong Kong, moved to Shanghai when he was very young, and lived in Shanghai during the 1940s, from the Japanese occupation through the Communist regime. He later graduated from the University of London in chemistry and earned a PhD from Yale University. He taught chemistry at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts.