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A suspenseful futuristic drama from the award-winning Malorie Blackman. What do you do when your dad has created a monster?
Robot Girl tells the story of Claire, who is eager to uncover what her dad has been secretly developing in his lab. He has been incredibly excited about this project, and Claire knows it must be something significant that could enhance his fame. However, the big reveal isn't at all what she anticipated. Now, Claire faces a dilemma: what do you do when your dad has created a monster…?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Robot Girl by Malorie Blackman is praised for its surprising twists and engaging storyline. Reviewers note its connection to themes similar to Frankenstein, delivering a gripping futuristic thriller with a thought-provoking ending. It is described as captivating, with readers often finishing the book in one sitting.
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ISBN: 9781781124598
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 February 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Matthew Griffin
- Illustrated by Matthew Griffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 120g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Malorie Blackman is a highly-respected children’s author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. Among her many other successful novels for children are Hacker and Dangerous Reality.
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