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by Ben Hatke (Author)
A lonely robot. A strange garden. And a secret that could change everything.
Every night, a little robot wakes up in a quiet scrapyard. Every night, he listens to the same cassette tape.Every night, he dreams of something more. Then one day, everything changes when he discovers a mysterious garden, and a small, frightened girl who needs his help. To protect her, the robot must learn what it means to be brave, to care for someone else, and to face a world much bigger and more dangerous than he ever imagined. From acclaimed creator Ben Hatke comes a tender, timeless graphic novel about connection across worlds -- and the small acts of kindness that can make even a robot feel human. Packed with: - emotional, cinematic storytelling
- gentle science fiction adventure
- themes of friendship and protection
- accessible, page-turning pacing
Author Biography
Ben Hatke is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Zita the Spacegirl graphic novel trilogy and the picture book Julia's House for Lost Creatures. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters. His latest book is Little Robot.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.2 x 7.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 2015
Award: Gryphon Award (2016)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Little Robot
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 1.5
Point Value: 0.5
