Little Robot

Ben Hatke

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Winner:Gryphon Award -Children's Literature (2016)

When a little girl finds an adorable robot in the woods, she presses a button and accidentally activates him for the first time. Now, she finally has a friend. But the big, bad robots are coming to collect the little guy for nefarious purposes, and it's all up to a five-year-old armed only with a wrench and a fierce loyalty to her mechanical friend to save the day!

In the Eisner-winning graphic novel, Little Robot, New York Times Bestselling author Ben Hatke brings his signature sweetness to a simple, moving story about friendship and overcoming fears that will appeal to readers of all ages.

Book Details

Publisher: First Second
Publish Date: Sep 1st, 2015
Pages: 144
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 9.20in - 7.20in - 0.50in - 1.10lb
EAN: 9781626720800
Recommended age: 06-09
Categories: • Comics & Graphic Novels - Science Fiction• Robots

About the Author

Hatke, Ben: - Ben Hatke is the author and illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy, the picture books Julia's House for Lost Creatures and Nobody Likes a Goblin, and the graphic novels Little Robot and Mighty Jack. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters.

Praise for this book

A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2015
A Texas Little Mavericks Title

"A tale of friendship and the joys of tinkering." --The New York Times

"The absolute best thing ever." --io9

"Girls meets robot. Robot meets girl. Girl and robot become unlikely best friends . . . and take on the world." --Entertainment Weekly

"Ben is awesome, and so are his books!" --Kazu Kibuishi, author of the Amulet series

"Tonight's bedtime story." --Rainbow Rowell, author of Fangirl

"Girl power at its best. A sure winner!" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A pleasantly colorful adventure of discovery and friendship. Highly recommended." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Subtly inventive in both vision and execution, this one begs to be read again and again." --Booklist, starred review

"Well-plotted and -paced, this engaging story of loneliness, bravery, and friendship builds to a satisfying and sweet conclusion." --The Horn Book

"Hatke's got a knack for early elementary graphic novels, and the unnamed protagonist here is just as endearing, memorable, and clever as Zita (from Zita the Spacegirl)." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books