This is set in a future London and those looking for more multicultural representation in their reading will love how future London is populated by so many people of color in this book. Why? Where did they come from? And who is responsible for these attacks? For some reason the adults are wary of putting them in the spotlight. But when the exhibits at the Natural History Museum start to go haywire during their field trip or when the royal family is targeted in an attack, they come to the rescue. They live with human parents, attend school, and do normal boy things.

Why? Where did they come from? And who is responsible for these attacks? This is set in a future London and those looking for more multicultural represe Alex and Freddy are two robot boys. Visually rich and approachable, they offer a different genre to the obvious finds on a classroom shelf, and for many children and adults become the gateway to reading for pleasure. Graphic novels are incredibly powerful tools in a classroom setting. Couple this with the excitement of a technologically advanced world and the humour of a depressive philosophical penguin and you have Neill Cameron's masterpiece! Both tender and hilarious in equal measure, this is a definite winner for all ages (categorised as 8 - 12). It portrays beautifully the familiarity of the every day, the mindsets of young children and their parents, the dream of being a super hero in contrast with self discovery amongst the daily pressure put on our younger generation. Only two young brothers can save the day.they just happen to be robots! This amazingly powerful read captures a snapshot of family life and submerges it in Sci Fi gold for all ages! Mega Robo Bros celebrates diversity. Coupl A futuristic world with futuristic threats.

For all its incredibly action and humour, Mega Robo Bros is far cleverer and intrinsic in its message - and I loved it for it.Ī futuristic world with futuristic threats.

On top of this, Alex, the elder of the two brothers is a sensitive and vulnerable being caught in that confusing time when being a teenager is incredibly complex and often quite lonely. Not only this but much of the cast itself is also non-white. Not only did I find dad a great role-model but also the fact that the family is not white an absolutely refreshing change. Two robots, in particular, brothers, live with their human parents whose purpose is to protect them from a world fascinated by their powers. Having finally picked it up, I instantly found that I was completely absorbed in Cameron's futuristic London in which robots and A.I. Not on Why I haven't read Cameron's book before is beyond me. Why I haven't read Cameron's book before is beyond me.

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