The Saddest Little Robot
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Snoot is a Drudgebot, and a confused one at that. He can't figure out why the Halobots, who run Dome City, get some much extra light (all robots need light to survive). He thinks so much about this he gets easily distracted and is consequently the least productive of all robots. He is also oddly shaped and the others make fun of him. Curious about what exists in the awful darkness outside the Dome, he ventures forth and discovers that all it not as it seems. Snoot vows to restore equality to Dome City. With guile, cunning, and good old-fashioned courage, Snoot, aided by some special friends, returns to Dome City to free the Drudgebots.In both story and illustration, The Saddest Little Robot evokes and utilizes the styles of sci-fi books and films, manga, movie posters, comics and animated films. It encourages readers to look beyond what lies on the surface, to discover for themselves that things are not always as they seem; most important of all it shows them that they are strong enough to decide to do something about it. As Snoot does. And the saddest little robot becomes very happy indeed.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1932360050
ISBN13:9781932360059
Release Date:February 2004
Publisher:Soft Skull Press
Length:101 Pages
Weight:1.26 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.1" x 9.5"
Age Range:9 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 6
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A moving story, told on a grand scale
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Brian Gage's The Saddest Little Robot is an impressive work of children's literature about an ordinary little Drudgebot, unhappy in his endless labor in the depths of the Cylinder that powers the light in the great Dome City. Curious about what lies outside his world, he journeys outside, makes unlikely friends, and meets with a great Makerbot who inspires him to return to his home and liberate his fellow Drudgebots. A moving story, told on a grand scale and wondrously illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi, The Saddest Little Robot will prove a welcome and much appreciated addition to school and community library science fiction collections for young readers.
Great All Ages Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is one of the best kid's books I've read in a long time. Great for kids and interesting enough for adults due to deeper themes the author is using.
the next harry potter!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I heard about this book through a great review in last week's LA Times and decided to pick up a copy for my 11-year-old brother. However, when the book arrived, I couldn't help reading it myself! It's a really fantastic story - something both kids and adults would enjoy. In addition to the great illustrations (think Star Wars meets Harry Potter), the story itself has really fun and interesting characters, a suspenseful plot, plenty of twists and turns, and a really sweet ending to tie it all together. What I liked most though was the message. Whereas some kids books are so over-the-top preachy that you want to roll your eyes, this one has a much more subtle and intelligent analogy... it's actually quite relevant to today's issues! Apparently, this book is the first in a series, with another book coming out in a couple years. I'm looking forward to it!
A hit with my whole family
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
my whole family: me, my 2 kids, and husband have throughly enjoyed it. even my eldest who's 11 and doesn't read all that much really loved the book. it's very charming, has a great story, and a great main character. I think the last time my kids were this excited about a book was when I first read them Harry Potter.
A Fantastic Children's Adventure Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is a fantastic fantasy book for children (and big children like me too). It's funny, and charming, and thematically it's also very compelling. Very much the George Orwell for children that it's being touted as. And the illustrations of Snoot are so cute! My two kids (9 and 6) loved this book and I've read it almost twice to them before bed. It's full of some great plot twists and surprises too! I recommend it highly for parents to give to their children. The story has a great moral too!
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