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Unwise Child

Unwise Child

By: Randall Garrett
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 When a super-robot named Snookums learns to create his own superbombs, it quickly becomes clear that Earth is no longer a safe haven for him. In response, Dr. Fitzhugh, his creator, along with Leda Crannon, a child psychologist serving as Snookums’ caretaker, devise Operation Brainchild—a daring plan to transport the robot to a distant planet. However, their journey takes a dark turn aboard the spaceship when the medical officer is found murdered, and Snookums suddenly finds himself the prime suspect… - Summary by Mark NelsonCopyright Sci Fi & Childrens Stories Science Fiction
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    Oct 28 2025
    When a super-robot named Snookums learns to create his own superbombs, it quickly becomes clear that Earth is no longer a safe haven for him. In response, Dr. Fitzhugh, his creator, along with Leda Crannon, a child psychologist serving as Snookums’ caretaker, devise Operation Brainchild—a daring plan to transport the robot to a distant planet. However, their journey takes a dark turn aboard the spaceship when the medical officer is found murdered, and Snookums suddenly finds himself the prime suspect… - Summary by Mark Nelson
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    Less than 1 minute
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    24 - Unwise Child by Randall Garrett
    Oct 1 2025
    When a super-robot named Snookums learns to create his own superbombs, it quickly becomes clear that Earth is no longer a safe haven for him. In response, Dr. Fitzhugh, his creator, along with Leda Crannon, a child psychologist serving as Snookums’ caretaker, devise Operation Brainchild—a daring plan to transport the robot to a distant planet. However, their journey takes a dark turn aboard the spaceship when the medical officer is found murdered, and Snookums suddenly finds himself the prime suspect… - Summary by Mark Nelson
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    15 mins
  • 23 - Unwise Child by Randall Garrett

    23 - Unwise Child by Randall Garrett
    Oct 1 2025
    When a super-robot named Snookums learns to create his own superbombs, it quickly becomes clear that Earth is no longer a safe haven for him. In response, Dr. Fitzhugh, his creator, along with Leda Crannon, a child psychologist serving as Snookums’ caretaker, devise Operation Brainchild—a daring plan to transport the robot to a distant planet. However, their journey takes a dark turn aboard the spaceship when the medical officer is found murdered, and Snookums suddenly finds himself the prime suspect… - Summary by Mark Nelson
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    19 mins
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