Nessa Bellido Schwarz is a Latina author who writes about history, science, nature, and the joys and perils of growing up. She lives in Southern California with her husband, son, and a tortoise named Leonardo Da Vinci. Nessa is a longtime member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and her work has been published in Highlights magazine. GEORGE the Flybot is her debut chapter-book series for children.

Jason Fruchter is an illustrator and animator living his childhood dream. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Jason moved to New York City and worked for MTV Animation. Later, he cofounded A&J Studios, working with Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sanrio to illustrate popular characters for children. He now lives in Seattle, Washington, where he continues to draw well-known characters and create new character designs.

Gr 2-4-Readers are introduced to a small but determined fly robot created by humans to assist on various missions in these series starters. With a limited battery that only lasts for one mission, GEORGE must recharge between adventures. In his first mission, he travels to Mount Everest to recover a camera lost during a 1924 summit attempt, adding a historical twist to his journey. His second adventure takes him to the French countryside on a treasure hunt to locate a valuable owl statue, with the proceeds destined for his favorite charity. As GEORGE embarks on these missions, he learns about human and animal emotions, often facing tough decisions that challenge his mission objectives. Based on real historical events, this series cleverly combines robotics with history. The grayscale illustrations complement the narrative, bringing GEORGE and his adventures to life. -VERDICT A great addition to any chapter book collection.--School Library Journal "School Library Journal" (12/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)

Publisher: Sunbird Books

Pub date: 2025-01-01

Length: 80 pages