My Robot Buddy: Book Guide, Author and Facts

My Robot Buddy by Alfred Slote: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team•Updated August 12, 2026•3 min read•✓ Fact-checked

My Robot Buddy is a fiction, friendship, robots book by Alfred Slote, first published in 1975.

Quick facts about My Robot Buddy

My Robot Buddy by Alfred Slote is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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What is My Robot Buddy about?

For his tenth birthday, Jack wants a robot so he'll have someone to play with..

Who wrote My Robot Buddy?

My Robot Buddy was written by Alfred Slote.

When was My Robot Buddy published?

My Robot Buddy was first published in 1975.