Maggie's trip to the animal shelter ends when this happens.
What is she has an allergic reaction?
This is the real name of Stuntboy.
What is Portico Reeves?
Maggie realizes real friendship means this.
What is being honest and understanding each other?
Res often feels things robots aren't supposed to feel, like this.
What is fear (or curiosity/emotion)?
Maggie's allergy is so serious, her family has to do this.
What is keep their home animal-free (or help her stay safe from animals)?
This is where Portico runs when things get too overwhelming.
What is the laundry room (or the basement)?
Res's small robot friend is named this.
Who is Journey?
Portico develops stunts not for show, but for this deeper purpose.
What is coping with his emotions and protecting others?
The frets feel like this in Portico's body.
What is a fuzziness or tightness in his chest (or stomach flips)?
Maggie learns that having a pet is not just about wanting one- it's also about this.
What is responsibility (or safety/health)?
Kabir and Rani visit this location to try to find Kabir's real family.
What is a shelter (or a street market)?
Maggie's neighbor and new best friend is named this.
Who is Claire?
The story explores this central theme about intelligence.
What is the difference between emotional and artificial intelligence?
Maggie feels angry when people don't do this.
What is understand her allergy?
Stuntboy performs stunts to protect this group of people.
Who are his neighbors?
This is what Res is supposed to do on his mission.
What is explore and collect data (or help scientist learn about Mars)?
Kabir's mother is in jail for this reason.
What is being accused of stealing (even though she didn't)?
Portico uses imagination and humor to avoid facing this hard truth.
What is his parents separating?
Kabir has to find a way to deal with this while on the streets.
What is loneliness?
Sophie's letters are written during this time in her life.
What is from childhood to growing up (or several years)?
Kabir and Rani travel to this city to find help.
What is Bengaluru (or Bangalore)?
This girl becomes Kabir's friend and helps him survive on the streets.
Who is Rani?
Kabir's story shows us the importance of doing this.
What is standing up for what's right (or fighting for justice)?
Rania secretly adds this to Res's programming.
What is extra-empathy (or emotional learning capability)?
In Born Behind Bars, Kabir faces many challenges, including living in a prison and being separated from his mother. What lesson does Kabir learn about the importance of hope and family, even in the hardest situations?
Kabir learns that even when things seem impossible, hope can help you keep going, and family isn't just about who you're born to- it's about the people who love and support you.