'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

'Completely hilarious' Piers Torday

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 They think the grown-ups have all been replaced by ROBOTS.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, lots of toast, and brilliant illustrations by Tim Wesson, it's a perfect read for fans of Nadia Shireen's GRIMWOOD and Pamela Butchart's BABY ALIENS.

'SO funny' - Cariad Lloyd

'A funny and genuinely thrilling robotastic adventure. If only all books were this exciting. Your parents will be stealing it to read themselves!' - Danny Robins

'Brilliantly funny!' - Miranda Hart

About the Author

Alex Kirk (Author)
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!

Tim Wesson (Illustrator)
As a young boy, Tim Wesson loved climbing trees and drawing pictures of dogs in cars. This heady mix of fun, freedom and art led to his career as a globally published children’s illustrator, which has seen him illustrate and author books across a wide variety of formats. Tim’s illustrations are full of humour, doodles and fun characters; he takes great delight in turning the world on its head and inviting children to go on the ride with him. Tim lives by the sea in Suffolk with his lovely family.