Janet Asimov was an accomplished American science fiction author, psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst who initially wrote under the name J.O. Jeppson. Her narrative works often explored psychological depths, sometimes in collaboration with her husband, Isaac Asimov. Together, they created engaging stories, including a popular series for young readers about a robot named Norby and his owner, Jeff Wells. Asimov's writing is distinguished by its insightful blend of human psychology and imaginative science fiction concepts.
When unscrupulous scientists try to kidnap Norby in order to learn the secret of the robot's anti-gravitational capabilities, he and Jeff discover on the dragon-inhabited planet Jamya the key to an even more precious secret.
Jeff Wells leaves the space academy with his mixed-up robot Norby and the two of them head back to Earth to help Jeff's brother unravel a mystery involving zapped robots and stolen computer parts.