
Robot Dreams
Sara Varon(Author)
First Second (Publisher)
Published on 7. August 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-59643-108-9 (ISBN)
Description
When dog gets lonely, he builds himself a friend from a mail-order robot kit, Soon the two are happily sharing movies, popcorn, and peaceful evenings until a summer day's swim leaves robot rusted and immobile.Robot Dreams chronicles the next year: the dog's desperate search for new friends and the robot's dreams - first from the beach, then from the junkyard - of his lost friend, the dog. Without words, Sara Varon's simple, moving, and instantly endearing artwork tells us all a story of friendship, loneliness, and forgiveness.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Milford
United States
Publishing group
Roaring Brook Press
Target group
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (US-tall)
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
422 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59643-108-9 (9781596431089)
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Person
Sara Varon is one of the rising stars in the indy comics scene. Her previous projects include the graphic novel Sweaterweather and the picture book Chicken and Cat, a 2006 Parent's Choice silver honour award winner. Originally from outside Chicago, Sara now resides in Brooklyn, where she likes to ride her bike, see movies, and hang out with dogs.