Dadbot

A comic format which will have lots of appeal. Dad works for a big factory as the Plant Operating Supervisor no less. The ‘Terrible Two’ kids spend time at a car boot, with £5 in their pockets to spend. They explore possible purchases before a seller charms them with what he calls a state-of-the-art machine. The fact that it does not function does not deter them from making a purchase, and the kids head for home to explore its functions. Only a strike by lightning starts up motion in this machine which answers to name of DADBOT. There follows fun in the park, car chases and threats from the car boot seller, who is determined to recapture DADBOT. Every spread is covered in cartoon pictures, ballons and text detailing every move of the kids and DADBOT. When their dad is kidnapped, the action gets even more lively. The reader who gets hold of this book is in for long, page-turning absorption. The book closes with very precise instructions on how to draw a robot, down to selecting a mood; happy, scared, in love. Wonderfully wacky, young readers who are into robots will want to tackle this comic-style book alone.