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Boffin Brainchild

Boffin Brainchild

by Russ Daff (Illustrator), Thomas Jennings (Illustrator), Jill Jennings (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

    $52.68
Synopsis

Boffin Brainchild, the world's most advanced free-thinking robot, is bored. He's been programmed to learn like a child, so standing on a plinth in the science museum is no fun. Along comes Tom. Boffin escapes with him (despite Tom's best efforts) on the school coach. What can Tom do? Terrified of being accused of stealing the robot, he disguises Boffin as a real boy. But how long can Tom fool his parents - and his school? Having the world's most valuable robot to stay is the most exciting thing, but definitely the scariest, that Tom's ever known. This collision of robotics and normality sets up a story of constant humour and tense drama, with some thought-provoking questions of science and humanity. Above all, what responsibility should Tom feel for this machine that's wished itself on him and now wants the life of a real boy? "Boffin Brainchild" is a gripping, stimulating tale from first to last.

$52.68

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Publisher: Natterjack Books
Published: 26 Sep 2013
ISBN 10: 0955609119
ISBN 13: 9780955609114
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
A real page turner and great fun! - MICHAEL MORPURGO. This is a funny, intriguing and fascinating story. - BOOKS FOR KEEPS. ... a great book for younger readers - clever, thought-provoking and funny. - CLARE POOLE, P & G Wells, Winchester, children's bookseller and reviewer. This is a brilliant book for the reluctant young reader. - DR LYNN MOORE, educational psychologist and specialist book supplier to schools. This is an exciting and hilarious book, great for more reluctant readers. - WATERSTONES BOOKSELLER REVIEW
Author Bio
Jill Jennings was born and grew up in Ireland. She now lives in North Yorkshire with her family and 14 animals. A radio talk about how future robots could learn, heard in a traffic jam on the way to her dentist, inspired Boffin . But having several uncles who were inventors and engineers probably helped too. This is Jill's second children's book. Her first was Pyjama Jones , an adventure in which Toby Jones falls into a secret city of ancient Egyptians right under his feet and is soon running for his life!