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TrooFriend

By Kirsty Applebaum
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How real is AI? A topical and sinister middle grade novel about artificial intelligence from the widely acclaimed author of The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good. I am AI. I am your best friend. Or am I? A heartfelt, compelling sci-fi story - Guardian Imagine having... Read More
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How real is AI? A topical and sinister middle-grade novel about artificial intelligence from the widely acclaimed author of The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good.

How real is AI? A topical and sinister middle-grade novel about artificial intelligence from the widely acclaimed author of The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good.

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How real is AI? A topical and sinister middle grade novel about artificial intelligence from the widely acclaimed author of The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good.

I am AI. I am your best friend. Or am I?

A heartfelt, compelling sci-fi story - Guardian

Imagine having the perfect friend, one who never steals, lies or bullies. Now you can, with the TrooFriend 560, the latest in artificial intelligence!

What can go wrong with a robot buddy? Especially one that's developing human characteristics and feelings ... and who has just run away with her human.

More thrilling reads by the Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted Kirsty Applebaum:

  • The Middler
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  • The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781807081287

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Edition: Reissue

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Kirsty Applebaum was born in Essex and grew up in Hampshire. She has had a wide variety of jobs including bookselling, railway re-signalling, picking stones off conveyor belts, putting lids on perfume bottles and teaching Pilates. She now lives with her husband on top of a hill in Winchester.

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