In Brainman writer Schuler has crafted an inviting tale sure to appeal to the funny bone of kids in the 10-14 year old set. Boys and girls alike can identify with Randy and his dislike for having to face his home and school responsibilities. Few kids relish either chores or homework. Schuler quickly sets the scene with Randy, Brain and Jake, Jacob Silverman, introduced from the outset. Randy's parents and little sister Suzy appear within the first ten pages. Brain's possibilities those programmed and those appearing on their own as well as his increasing glitches appear immediately.

Schuler draws the reader into the tale set down in Brainman with Randy's description of Future World, an amusement park where he got his idea for having a robot of his own. Reader interest is maintained as Brain begins to show a personality of his own and Randy is forced to deal with realities of what he has created.

Vocabulary used on the pages of Brainman is well within the scope of most middle grade youngsters. The PDF format is easily used. Brainman should fit well into the free time reading program for the classroom, home schoolers and kids' own pleasure reading as well as having value for a unit on responsibility and thinking ahead. Intuitive thinking and anticipating outcome are attributes often underdeveloped or completely lacking in most youngsters. Brainman may prove a valuable tool as parents and teachers guide youngsters toward critical thinking for anticipating outcome to action.

Reviewed by: Molly Martin, 20+ years classroom teacher, also at AuthorsDen.com

This is a great science fiction novel for kids! This novel, written for kids 9 to 12 will hold the reader's attention making them want a robot for their very own! In reading about the escapades Randy, Jake and Brain manage to get involved in, the reader will learn life lessons about cheating and letting schoolwork slide. As Randy learns that letting Brain do his homework causes him to fail tests, children will pick up on the reasons why homework is important. In my view, anything that makes kids want to do homework should be promoted to all.

Betty Jo Schuler has published eleven e-books, including another story about Randy O'Rourke and his inventions, Double Trouble Ditto Box. I look forward to reading her next story in the Randy O'Rourke series, available now. Ms. Schuler's children's and middle grade reader novels are sure to delight kids of all ages.

Angie Dobson

Stars out of 5: 4 1/2

Immediately Betty Jo Schuler sets the scene, and establishes the main character--all within the first few paragraphs.

In this well-written story, Ms. Schuler teaches the reader about the right and wrongs of young adulthood, and the responsibilities that go along with it, through the eyes of her life-like main character, Randy O'Rourke and his best friend, Brain.

Randy likes to build robots. Brain is his newest creation, and Randy hopes that Brain can be just as good, if not better than the robots at Future World, an amusement park where robots do all the work. Brain finishes Randy's schoolwork, he does Randy's chores; all that he was programmed to do, plus more. Brain begins to show some serious glitches in his programming as time goes on. His hilarious escapades will keep you smiling as you read chapter after chapter. Brain is out of control!

Betty Jo Schuler's wit and talent shines in Brain Man published by Writers-Exchange Epublishing. I enjoyed her story for children thoroughly, and my ten-year-old son, Nicholas, could hardly put the book away.

This reviewer highly recommends Brain Man by Betty Jo Schuler.

--Reviewed by Jennifer LB Leese, ASTORYWEAVER'S Book Reviews

No other writer knows how to dive headlong into a story the way Betty Jo Schuler does. Within just a couple of paragraphs she establishes the setting, the main character and the fun she's about to dish out generously. She gets better and wittier with every book.

Christine Spindler, E-Books for Kids

Brain Man is available from Writers Exchange.