Rise of the RoboShoes

by Tom Angleberger, Nick Torren (Reading)

First they were given AutoLaces, then NanoGyroWheels, then FissionSoles and TurboBrains…and then they took over the world. But can they keep it? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.

Genres: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Short Stories

Audio

First published August 27, 2013

About the author

Tom Angleberger artist-turned-writer. He is a columnist for the Roanoke Times in Roanoke, Virginia, and began work on his first book while in middle school. Tom is married to author-illustrator Cece Bell. He lives in Christianburg, Virginia.

Reviews

[Jean · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a dumb book!

[Lu Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

very short story very somewhat cheesy but yet hilarious story of roboshoes trying to take over the world lol.

[Philmore Olazo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wait what?

[Clarissa Boucher · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was confused the entire story... I don't understand what the purpose was. But it made me smile a few times, so 2 stars from me.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

The "mistreated, often-forgotten, the sometimes-left-under-the-bed-for-weeks right bunny slipper of a sixth grader from Minnetoka, Minnesota" is the leader of the roboshoes. Humans had upgraded the technology of their shoes until they became sentient. The Age of the Roboshoes was cut short when they were attacked by another upgraded piece of clothing: BionicUnderPants

[Nickie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Absolutely hated it. If it wasn't unbelievably short, I wouldn't have bothered finishing it. What is the point of talking in ITALICS AND CAPITALS! I was annoyed by the whole thing.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

ridiculously silly and VERY short, much amusement was had.