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BOOT: The Rusty Rescue

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By Shane Hegarty
Series: BOOT
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BOOT: The Rusty Rescue by Shane Hegarty is a delightful children's story about a small robot called Boot who is on a mission to save one of his friends. Set in a whimsical world filled with unique mechanical characters, Boot embarks on an adventurous journey, encountering challenges and forming friendships along the way. This heartwarming tale beautifully illustrates themes of friendship, bravery, and the quest to belong.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're fond of heartwarming tales about unlikely friendships and adventures. It's perfect for young readers who love stories featuring robots with quirky personalities and clever problem-solving. If you appreciate tales with a blend of excitement, humour, and a touch of emotion, this book will likely captivate you.

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This is a thrill-ride of an adventure, with illustrations by Ben Mantle bringing Boot's world to life. Fans of Toy Story and Charlie Changes into a Chicken will love this hilarious, warm-hearted story about a small robot on a big adventure, full of fun, friendship and a warehouse full of bouncy castles.

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For fans of TOY STORY and CHARLIE CHANGES INTO A CHICKEN, this is the second hilarious, warm-hearted story about a small robot on a big adventure. With illustrations by Ben Mantle bringing Boot's world to life, this is an unforgettable tale of resilience and hope.

'Fast, funny and furious. These are definitely my favourite robots.' – Eoin Colfer

Toy robot Boot has come a long way since it woke up in a scrapyard with only two-and-a-half glitchy memories. It has a home with its robot pals in an abandoned amusement arcade, and has discovered what true happiness isβ€”although, it's still not sure why humans are so leaky and weird...

But when Boot and the gang stumble upon Rusty, an old, broken robot, forgotten in the back of a testing lab, it's time to spring into action. Boot knows there's something special about Rusty, but can they free the old robot and help it find its purpose?

A thrill-ride of an adventure, stuffed with fun, friendship, and a warehouse full of bouncy castles.

Have you read the first BOOT story, which was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Book Award?

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  • BOOT: The Rusty Rescue
    For fans of TOY STORY and CHARLIE CHANGES INTO A CHICKEN, this is the second hilarious, warm-hearted story about a small robot on a big adventure. With illustrations by Ben Mantle bringing Boot's world to life, this is an unforgettable tale of resilience and hope. 'Fast, funny and furious. These are definitely my favourite robots.' – Eoin Colfer Toy robot...
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  • BOOT small robot, BIG adventure
    For fans of WALL-E and TOY STORY, comes a heart-warming, humorous adventure about a young robot trying to find its way home. Beautifully illustrated throughout, BOOT is a special book you will want to treasure and share. When toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its...
    By Shane Hegarty
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444949391

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ben Mantle
  • Illustrated by Ben Mantle

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: BOOT Shane Hegarty Young Adult

About the Author

Shane Hegarty (Author)

Shane Hegarty has been shortlisted for an abundance of awards. His younger, middle grade title Boot was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Book Award, nominated for An Post Irish Book Awards and chosen as UNESCO Dublin City Of Literature Citywide Read. Darkmouth was nominated for the Waterstones Prize, An Post Irish Book Awards and the Bord Gais Irish Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Shane Hegarty was a journalist and editor of The Irish Times and worked in radio and the music business. Shane lives in Skerries, County Dublin.

Ben Mantle (Illustrator)

Ben Mantle is the illustrator of Shane Hegarty's Boot, shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. His picture book The Best Birthday Present Ever won the Dundee Picture Book Award and he has illustrated a number of iconic fiction covers such as Piers Torday's The Lost Magician and Jenny McLachlan's The Land of Roar. Ben studied Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Since 2008, Ben has been working as a children's book illustrator and also produces screen prints and digital artwork to exhibit. Ben lives in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

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