Super Short Summary

In Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing and illustrator Christine Almeda, fifth-grader Maya feels isolated from her friends after being placed in a different class and channels her emotions into fixing a robot named Ralph with the help of her neighbor, Mr. Mac. Her journey ultimately boosts her self-worth, leading her to new and renewed friendships while embracing scientific discovery. The book contains themes of childhood friendship, the ethical use of robots, and scientific exploration.