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Start House of Robots Series (Middle Grade) by James Patterson with "The House of Robots", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

A heartwarming and hilarious story about Sammy, whose house suddenly includes a new 'sibling'—a highly advanced, clumsy robot.

Reader's Guide

This series spans 4 main titles released between 2022 and 2018. For the best experience, we recommend following the Publication Order below to preserve key plot reveals.

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Start with "The House of Robots"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for House of Robots Series (Middle Grade) conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for House of Robots Series (Middle Grade). The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "The House of Robots" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "House of Robots Series (Middle Grade)" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

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Publication Reading Order4 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

The House of Robots

Pub: 2022
2

House of Robots

Pub: 2014

Plot details hidden until you finish "The House of Robots".

In this new illustrated middle-grade series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class... and elementary school will never be the same! It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E âe" for "Error". Sammy's no stranger to robots âe" his house is full of a colourful cast of them. But this one not only thinks it's Sammy's brother... it's actually even nerdier than Sammy. Will E be Sammy's one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it's cool to be square? It's a roller-coaster ride for Sammy to discover the amazing secret E holds that could change his family forever... if all goes well on the trial run!

3

House of Robots - FREE PREVIEW (The First XX Chapters)

Pub: 2014

Plot details hidden until you finish "House of Robots".

In this new highly-illustrated series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class... and elementary school will never be the same! It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E--for "Error". Sammy's no stranger to robots--his house is full of a colorful cast of them. But this one not only thinks it's Sammy's brother... it's actually even nerdier than Sammy. Will E be Sammy's one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it's cool to be square? It's a roller-coaster ride for Sammy to discover the amazing secret E holds that could change family forever... if all goes well on the trial run!

4

Not So Normal Norbert

Pub: 2018★ 5

Plot details hidden until you finish "House of Robots - FREE PREVIEW (The First XX Chapters)".

Having been judged Different, Norbert, Drew, and Sophie are banished from the United State of Earth to Astronuts Camp on Zorquat 3 in the Orion Nebula, interfering with Norbert's quest to find his parents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the House of Robots Series (Middle Grade) series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read House of Robots Series (Middle Grade)?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "The House of Robots" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as James Patterson intended.

Can I read House of Robots Series (Middle Grade) books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the House of Robots Series (Middle Grade) universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.