Bookverdict.com

titleJLG

Add to My List

Robot Dreams

By Varon, Sara

Publishers Summary:
This moving, charming graphic novel about a dog and a robot shows us in poignant detail how powerful and fragile relationships are. After a Labor Day jaunt to the beach leaves the robot rusted, immobilized in the sand, the dog must return alone to the life they shared. But the memory of their friendship lingers, and as the seasons pass, the dog tries to fill the emotional void left by the loss of his closest friend, making and losing a series of friends, from a melting snowman to epicurean anteaters. But for the robot, lying rusting on the beach, the only relief from loneliness is in dreams.

 Not Rated. Be the first to rate this product!

ISBN
978-1-59643-108-9
Publisher
First Second


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on September 1, 2007

Gr 3-Up Dog wants a friend. Dog builds a robot. The two go to the library to get movies, and they make popcorn. They go to the beach, and the dog encourages the robot to play with him in the water. Robot is unable to move afterward because he has rusted stiff, and the dog finally leaves him there on his blanket on the sand. Seasons pass, and both Robot and Dog reflect on what happened, and both are changed because of this experience. The canine goes through a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Become a Pro


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Add To My List

cover
by

This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Export


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Save List Search Query


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Follow Lists


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close