Brobot
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Brobot
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Foley
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:112 | Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 131 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781925163919
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Audience | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Fremantle Press
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Imprint |
Fremantle Press
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Publication Date |
29 August 2016 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Sally Tinker makes machines ...and Joe Tinker breaks them. As the world's foremost inventor under the age of twelve, Sally knows she can build a better brother than baby Joe. But is her invention - Brobot - really all that a brother should be?
Author Biography
James Foley is a children's author and illustrator. James is an ambassador for Books In Homes and Room to Read Australia, and the Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI Australia West. His interests include comics, film, psychology, science, history (anything nerdy really), as well as yoga and social justice.
Reviews"Perfect for junior readers both boys and girls." -- Lamont Books "Foleys own inventiveness comes to the fore in Brobot which lives up to its promise as a hilarious graphic novel for young readers." -- Buzz Words "James Foley spins a yarn about a girl inventor and her robotic sibling a hilarious take on domestic dystopia." -- The West Australian "Foley has his tongue firmly in his cheek as he documents Sallys crazy plan in delightful drawings that will amuse and entertain young readers." -- Mia Macrossan Childrens Book Council of Australia on 4MBS Classic FM "Witty humour abounds in this short graphic novel may there be many more!" -- Lynndy Bennett Gleebooks Gleaner Aurealis Award (Shortlisted 2017)
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