by Axel Lewis
The loud banging continued, followed by some horrible grinding and scraping noises. Grandpa had been down there ever since the previous day, when it had been announced on TV that the next race would be held in South America – a stage that the commentators were already calling “The Rainforest Rampage”.
As Jimmy looked at the shed, sparks came flying out of the open window, landing on the uncut grass outside. There was a scary sounding clang – then a roar from inside as the whole shed started to shake.
“It’s going to take off!” yelped Jimmy. He dashed out of the back door and ran over to the shuddering shack. Putting his hand on the door handle, he braced himself and wrenched the door open.
“All right, Jimmy?” said Grandpa.
“Hi, Grandpa,” Jimmy replied, peering down the slope into the underground lab.
Grandpa looked like a crazy scientist with his wild hair and brass goggles. There was soot all over his face and oil spattered on his navy-blue overalls. In his hands he held a large silver rocket which was buzzing dangerously like it contained thousands of angry wasps. Before Jimmy could move, a huge jet of blue flame erupted from it, heading straight for him!
Read Rainforest Rampage to find out what happens next!
Other titles from the Robot Races series – Rainforest Rampage
Jimmy and Cabbie are ready for the next race in the championship – a daring dash through the deepest, darkest, jungle. Cabbie’s new gadgets might give him an edge, but will he let his fear of snakes hold him back? Jimmy’s friend Sammy and his hovercraft robot, Maximus, are right behind them, so every second counts.
With arch-enemy Horace up to his usual tricks, will Jimmy even finish the race?
Arctic Adventure
Jimmy and Cabbie are off again, and this time there are three fiendishly difficult Arctic routes to choose from. Cabbie’s been fitted with lots of things to keep them toasty warm, but Jimmy’s sneaky arch-enemy Horace and his robot Zoom have got a flamethrower ... and they’re not afraid to use it!
Are Jimmy and Cabbie’s chances of winning melting fast?
Desert Disaster
The adventure through the sweltering Sahara desert is a race with no track! Missy and her huge robot, Monster, are used to racing in the Australian outback, but even they are stumped when the robots and their racers have to solve clues to find the right direction. It will take brains as well as gadgets to reach the finish line!
Can Jimmy and Cabbie surf the sand dunes and finish first?
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