I’ve always been a fan of sleep, but since discovering that reading is not only easy, but fun, I appear to have contracted my sister’s virus. It manifests as an inability to keep my head on the pillow at night unless said pillow is also home to a book. I have been discovered several times recently in the middle of the night, with lights blazing and a pile of books littering my duvet.
One such book is Robotslayer. I read it. Mummy read it to me. And then I read it again. I’m not the biggest fan of handwriting, but I told Mummy I wanted to write a review for the blog. And this is what I managed to produce:
It took an hour to write, with lots of coaxing to keep at it, but it is all my own work.
Robotslayer, by Vincent Kamp
Leo and his brother, Benny, are experts at Robotslayer 3000. They think they are playing a video game but really they’re in training to save their city from evil robots. They start on their task but then Benny is kidnapped. Now Leo has to save not only his city, but his brother too. Can he do it?
My favourite part of the book is when Leo tries on his special suit and tests his superpowers. The pictures are really cool!!
I recommend this book for 6 to 10 year old boys. I think girls will find it a bit violent.
100/100
Helen says: I read this book myself to determine if it would interest a 6 year old, and actually quite enjoyed the story. The illustrations are good. My only negative was the size of the print, and the fact that it is written in capitals – to me, larger standard text would be easier for a child to read. But it didn’t seem to hinder The Bug’s enjoyment.
Graphic novels for kids are often handy, especially for boys, to get them reading where a standard ‘chapter book’ might not hold their attention. The Bug is a good reader for his age, but it’s true that he doesn’t have the same desire to read a novel in one sitting that his sister had at his age. Personally I struggle to follow the cartoon story of a graphic novel, but my son didn’t have that problem, and has read it several times and has fully understood the story. Maybe graphic novels are the way forward.
I’m linking this post to Kids Book A Week at Damson Lane, where you will find children’s book reviews every week.
Robotslayer is available now at £7.99 on Amazon.
Disclosure: we were sent a free copy of Robotslayer, with no obligation to review. All opinions and editorial are our own.
What a fab book review Well done! v
Thank you – it took a LOT of work, but I’m so proud of him 🙂
Oh my, what a fantastic review!!!! Well done.
What a fantastic review, such beautiful descriptive writing! Graphic novels sound like a great way to keep boys interested in reading, definitely something for me to remember when mine is a bit older. I’m not very good at following cartoon stories either, so they aren’t necessarily something that I’d consider.
No, that’s what I found interesting Jennifer – I guess everyone’s mind takes in language in different ways.
My boy loves graphic novels too, and this one is fab!
Firstly – huge well done Bug! I can tell you put a lot of hard work into that excellent review!
Sounds like a great book, will definitely check it out when Bean is a tiny bit older 🙂
My goodness Bug, that’s a fantastic review. I have girls so I don’t think it’s for them but I am sure my nephew would love to read it.
Thanks for the tip!
This looks like a fantastic read to encourage more reluctant readers to get into books. The illustrations look stunning and I love the comic books style. Thanks for joining in with #kidsbookaweek and keep writing Bug, your review is brilliant 🙂
Great to see a review written by the child himself, that is really good!
My 5 year old enjoyed this book too
Ah thanks Anna. I was so proud of him!
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