Author:Emma Laybourn
When Ben's father has to suddenly go away over the half-term holiday, he has a big surprise for Ben - a very special robot to take his place. The only problem is that like lots of Dad's robots, this one doesn't quite work as well as expected.
...the exuberant, energetic story of Tarragon, a three-armed robot... his ignorance of the world makes him a hilarious disaster.
—— Daily TelegraphThe Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling have always held a fascination for me, and doubtless sparked off my love of India
—— H.M The Prince of WalesToday's children would do well to abandon their computers and iPods for an hour or two and read him
—— Griff Rhys Jones , Daily MailWeird and wonderful
—— Daily TelegraphI thought this book was crime-tastic. It is very adventurous and a really thrilling read . . . one of the best books I have read in my lifetime . . . brilliant with a special storyline.
—— Freya Coombs, Age 10 , The SunAuthor Forman explores “the line between true self and feigned self,” the multiple personae, roles and identities that coexist in a single soul.
—— KirkusSweepingly romantic, this book is a living, breathing memory of the whirlwind of emotions that go hand in hand with falling in love.
—— Sugarscape. . . The plot is superfast, and is just the kind of story that could suck in even the most reluctant of readers.
—— bookzone4boysDibben expertly captures the sights, sounds and smells of Sweden in the 1790s and all the horror, drama and everyday life of Ancient Rome, even down to the snacks people ate in the street . . . The History Keepers has reminded me why I first started reading teenage fiction again – when it’s done well, as this is, you get proper heroes and villains . . . This series will be devoured by those who are looking for something new post Harry P.
—— Katy MoranAn exciting plot, evil baddies and lovable heroes all add to this exciting page-turner as the History Keepers race around Rome.
—— Scribbler MagazineYet another brilliant book that you never want to put down.
—— Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle