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Masterpiece Robot and the Ferocious Valerie Knick-Knack

Frank Tra

Laura and her young siblings transform an autumn backyard into a science-fiction world through play and imagination. Laura, as Masterpiece Robot, patrols a dystopian city with her little sister Molly, known as Sidekick, guarding against supervillains. When their older sister Amber throws fallen leaves at them, the children imagine a major battle with Valerie Knick-Knack, an evil robot. Present-day scenes are set against muted science-fiction adventures.

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Book details

Themes
Adventure · Art And Creativity · Imagination · Siblings
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Published
April 17, 2018
ISBN-13
9780884485186
Language
English
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