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Robots Stole My Mum!

byAlex Kirk, Tim Wesson (Illustrator), Alex Kirk (Read by)

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I was in the corner shop buying a comic. Dad was waiting outside.
I’d just given my money to Mr Norman, the shop owner, when it happened.
Mr Norman’s head exploded.

Something VERY WEIRD is going on in Cleeby.

All the grown-ups are acting strangely. Sandy and his friend Arjan have a suspicion. They think the grown-ups have all been replaced by ROBOTS.

And everything points to the evil boss of the local toaster factory!

Together with a very friendly cyborg named Colin, Sandy and Arjan must save the day - and Sandy’s mum - and get home in time for tea!

Laugh-out-loud, wacky and exciting, this is the first book from a fabulously funny new voice for children, and a member of the writers' room behind Wonka and Paddington 2. Featuring a robot whale, jet boots, lasers, and huge amounts of toast, it's a perfect read for fans of Nadia Shireen's GRIMWOOD, Pamela Butchart's BABY ALIENS and Emily-Jane Clark's BEASTS OF KNOBBLY BOTTOM.

'If this is a made-up story, it's hilarious. If it's true, IT'S TERRIFYING!' - Mackenzie Crook

'Warning! Laughing at this book may cause you to short circuit!' - Phil Earle

'SO funny' - Cariad Lloyd

'Brilliantly funny!' - Miranda Hart

© Alex Kirk 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

I'm never eating toast again. If this is a made-up story, it's hilarious. If it's true, IT'S TERRIFYING!

Mackenzie Crook

About Alex Kirk

Alex Kirk grew up in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, which has brilliant beaches and the best fish and chips in the entire world.

He has worked in a fish finger factory, as a plumber, a gardener, an English teacher, and for the last twenty-five years as a screenwriter, actor and comedian. Alex has written comedy shows for both radio and television, as well as being part of the writing team behind the wonderful Paddington 2 and Wonka. As an actor he has appeared in many TV productions such as My Family, Fresh Meat, The Detectorists and Coronation Street.

He now lives in London with his family and a cat called Jonesey. His first book is called ROBOTS STOLE MY MUM!
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  • Imprint: Puffin
  • ISBN: 9780241820810
  • Length: 171 minutes
  • Price: £9.00
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