The Robot Rescue Squad: VS. Augustus Greed

De: Kelly McCarthaigh

Narrado por: Ian Billings

The world is older than it is now.

In the future, Earth is a planet where robots and humans live in harmony together…well, most of the time.

You see, Augustus Greed is hell bent on changing all of that…and only four robots stand in his way.

Theorem, Argo, Hockney and Rush are designed to be the perfect Robot Rescue Team. But when their beloved creator goes missing, they must work together better than ever to save him, and the world that will change for the worse if they fail.

Set in a world that both does and doesn’t feel like the one we live in now, young listeners will be entertained as well as encouraged to value their own strengths.

The Robot Rescue Squad work well because they are all different, and each have their own individual gifts to offer. It is a tale of found family, courage, ingenuity, playing to your strengths, and teamwork. An uplifting and action-packed romp through a semi-robotic Earth of the future!

©2025 Kelly McCarthaigh (P)2025 Kelly McCarthaigh

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These cute little robot are clumsy but they are on a mission to save the day but can they do it or will they fail? Such a fun and cute little story.

Fun and Positive

Robot Rescue Squad is a fast-paced story, perfect to keep young listeners hooked from start to finish. Each robot in the squad has its own quirky charm, and the villain adds just the right touch of drama. My kids loved it and I really appreciate the strong messages about teamwork, bravery, and being proud of who you are. The narration is great and if you're looking for an audiobook that's equal parts action, heart, and fun, this one is a great one.

Great Kids Audiobook!

The Robot Rescue Squad has quickly become a household favorite! My kids absolutely love this audiobook, they listen to it on repeat and never get tired of the action-packed adventure and lovable robot characters. Each member of the Rescue Squad has their own unique personality and abilities, and my kids have even picked their favorites (though it changes every day!).

As a parent, I really appreciate the positive themes of teamwork, courage, and embracing your individual strengths. The narrator does a fantastic job of bringing the story to life, where each character has a distinct voice, and the performance is so animated and engaging that even I find myself drawn in every time. The storyline is exciting with just the right mix of futuristic fun and heartfelt moments. This is a must-listen to for any family that loves sci-fi, robots, and stories with big heart. Highly recommend!

Teamwork saves the day

A fun, fast-paced adventure with heart! The Robot Rescue Squad is perfect for young listeners—full of action, humor, and a great message about using your unique strengths. My kids loved the quirky robot team and were hooked from start to finish!

Fun and adventurous

This fun, fast-paced story is perfect for kids (and robot-loving adults)! Each rescue robot has a unique personality, the villain is memorable, and the adventure is packed with action and a great message about teamwork and being yourself.

Good One

Listening to The Robot Rescue Squad was like jumping into a futuristic rollercoaster—fast-paced, full of twists, and surprisingly emotional. The narrator brought every character to life, especially the four core robots—Theorem, Argo, Hockney, and Rush. Each had such a distinct voice and personality that I forgot I was listening to a single reader!

Fun Robotic Adventure!

This audiobook is a blast! My kids loved the robot characters and the exciting story about teamwork and saving the world. Great for young listeners!

Love it!

Gripping adventure full of wit and hidden moral lessons. A world brought to life with vivid descriptions and enticing dialogue. Beautiful audio with perfect character voices.

From One Adult to Another

The Robot Rescue Squad: VS. Augustus Greed
Okay, okay, so I was asked to take an objective listen of this book.
I was expecting something pretty basic — probably goofy, maybe a little cheesy, and mostly just for kids. But about halfway through, I realized: this book’s doing a lot more than just telling a fun story. It’s smart, funny, pretty relevant, and honestly, very refreshing.

The Premise
You’ve got a squad of rescue robots — each with their own personality and skill set — trying to stop a cartoonishly evil tech billionaire named Augustus Greed from taking control of the city’s clean energy systems. Sounds simple, right? It is, in the best way. But somehow, the book still manages to sneak in some sharp commentary about corporate greed, environmental sustainability, and the responsibility that comes with innovation.
It hits this great balance: it’s playful and energetic, but never dumbed-down. The robots are charming and surprisingly relatable (yes, I said that), and Greed is a villain you love to hate.
Ian Billings, the narrator, truly brings each of Kelly's characters to life. The robots are distinct and quirky, each with their own vocal “personality,” which makes it super easy to follow the action even if you’re multitasking. Augustus Greed, the villain, is voiced with this exaggerated, theatrical flair — somewhere between a Bond villain and a tech mogul on a sugar rush. It works perfectly. His delivery is just the right amount of over-the-top.

Why It Works for Adults
I think what surprised me most is how self-aware it is. It knows it’s a kids’ book, sure, but it doesn’t play it safe. And more importantly, it assumes its listeners — even kids — are smart too. It takes big ideas — about ethics in tech, monopolies, and even what it means to be a “good citizen” in a digital world — and wraps them in this fast-paced adventure that never feels preachy.
The humor is clever. There are moments where I laughed, especially at some of the side commentary and robot banter. It’s got that Pixar-quality feel where kids will love it for the story and visuals (if you imagine them), but adults will catch the subtext and maybe even get hit with a moment or two of “oh, wow, that’s a little too real.”
And honestly? It’s kind of inspiring. The robots aren’t superheroes — they’re machines designed to help, but they evolve. They make choices. They care about the people around them. It’s subtle, but there's this underlying message about how technology isn't inherently good or bad — it all depends on who's steering it, and why.
If you have kids in your life — nieces, nephews, your own, a friend’s — this is a great one to listen to with them. It’s the kind of book that opens doors to really interesting conversations. There are plenty of moments to pause and ask meaningful questions:
• What does it mean to do the right thing when others won’t?
• Can robots be heroes?
• What happens when companies get too much power?

Final Thought
No shame at all in listening to this as an adult. It’s a solid reminder that “children’s literature” doesn’t mean “simple.” Sometimes the best way to look at the future — of technology, of power, of how we live — is through the eyes of characters who aren’t even human. Go figure.

I will read the sequel if there is one.

This story is fun and engaging!!!!

Augustus Greed is such a ridiculous name but it totally works, dude’s basically Elon Musk cranked to cartoon villain mode. The robot squad Theorem, Argo and Hockney, and Rush aren’t just copy paste heroes either they all bring different stuff to the table and that whole your strengths matter bit actually hit. Had this on while cleaning and ended up sitting on the floor listening to the robots argue about teamwork and ethics while trying to save their creator. Never thought i’d root this hard for four robots with attitude.