The Eyes of the Killer Robot
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In "The Eyes of the Killer Robot" by John Bellairs, Johnny Dixon is back in another thrilling adventure. When Johnny and Professor Childermass hear that famous baseball player, Cliff Bullard will be visiting town and challenging pitchers, they decide to dig up a local legend about an inventor who built a robot capable of throwing a 110 mph pitch. If they can find the robot, they might just win Bullard's ten-thousand-dollar prize. But things take a terrifying turn when they discover that the robot, once activated, goes rogue and starts attacking them. The question arises: was this robot designed to be a killing machine or have its circuits been corrupted? Johnny and Professor Childermass must tame the robot to save the town and their own lives. This book features a unique plot, marvelous characters, and non-stop suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seat until the very end.