The Dragon Bots

Bots #4

by Russ Bolts, Jay Cooper (Illustrations)

Joe and Rob’s world is invaded by Dragon Bots in this fourth adventure in the hilarious Bots chapter book series.

Many years ago, scientists on Earth sent video satellites out to the end of the universe to see what was hiding in deep space. Now, years later, these satellites have begun sending their first videos back to Earth...and the stars of the show are two goofy robots.

In this story, Joe and Rob find themselves face to face with the magical Dragon Bots who have invaded their planet. Can they convince the Dragon Bots to become friends, or will the Dragon Bots fry their circuits?

With easy-to-read language and graphic novel art on almost every page, the Bots chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Childrens, Fiction, Science Fiction, Humor

128 pages, Hardcover

Published August 20, 2019

Reviews

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joe and Rob along with several of their friends (or frenemies in the case of Tinny) are spending the weekend RARP (Robo-Action-Role-Playing). They've made themselves a pretend beast to vanquish but when a planet of dragons intercepts video of what is going on they hurry over to the planet at the end of the universe. Have they come to avenge the fake dragon, snack on fake knights, or is there something else they have in mind?

I totally didn't see the twist in this coming, and I loved it. Not only does Tinny redeem herself after several questionable adventures, but the Bots manage to discern a misunderstanding brought on by a cultural/language barrier. And there are dragons. I love dragons. This may be my favorite Bots book yet. If you're unfamiliar with this series it involves goofy bots in misadventures, a graphic novel format, a super quick read, engaging characters, and a sure win for reluctant readers, scifi fans, robot lovers, and graphic novel fans.

Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. There's a dicey situation that works itself out peacefully.

[Jaymie]

I did not care for this at all. I'm not sure what I will do with this - I don't want to give it to teacher friends for their classrooms or put it in a Little Free Library.

[Tessa Van · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kids adore the bots and can’t wait to read them when they come out.

[Lara Samuels · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book will attract kids who like action, goofy slapstick comedy, and robots. The graphic novel format supports and engages readers. It is a good purchase for school and classroom libraries.

[Calvin]

"I had fun seeing it."

[Micah Borror · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

The bots are LARPing, fighting a fake dragon. The signals from the space cameras reach a planet of real robot dragons who travel to Mecha Base One.

[Nicola · Rating 3 out of 5]

Miss 9 enjoyed reading this.

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars
Dragon.