Monstrous Devices

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It also gives us one of the best grandfather/grandson relationships I’ve ever come across in fiction. The movie's creature is likely to freak out young teens, who may not appreciate the movie's upside-down story. When twelve-year-old Alex receives an old tin robot in the post, the note from his grandfather simply reads: 'This one is special'. Unusual events happening to Alex at school (and the bullying not playing too large a part in the overall book, thank goodness. Authors / Illustrators I find it really interesting to hear what authors and illustrators enjoy reading or have enjoyed reading with children.

Monstrous Devices By Damien Love | Used | 9781786077523 Monstrous Devices By Damien Love | Used | 9781786077523

He is the author of several books on film and filmmakers, and is the TV critic for Scotland's broadsheet, The Sunday Herald . While it is reminiscent of classic stories like King Kong, or Evernight, there are elements of Star Wars or Great Expectations in familial possibilities and Alex’s attachment to the robot with the secret. Little by little, and in cryptic terms, Alex’s grandfather reveals details of a secret world of robots that sees them journey from Paris to Prague to combat mechanical menaces. This experience has been fantastic primarily for the children, the school and also for me (professionally). There's a lot of action, between the chasing and the getting chased, of Alex and his grandfather - but no serious violence, so it would be appropriate for most ages.Having said that, I could appreciate the relationship between twelve-year-old Alex and his beloved grandfather. there is a sense here that our own imaginations are enough to unspool what might (or might not) happen next.

Monstrous Devices | Damien Love

One of the other topical aspects, considering the advanced scientific levels of robotic engineering now available is, can or will or do, robots really come to life and have a possibility of becoming all too human. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. Once the action gets going and Alex's grandfather opens up to Alex, the story gets more exciting and interesting. It's relatable, and seeing it all through the lens of the era helps drive home the familiar internal nagging that we must try harder -- i.

Alex receives an old tin robot in the mail as a gift from his Grandfather - this sets off an unpredictable chain of events.