Overview
""Inspiring read for those interested in STEM fields."" - Publishers Weekly""Amusing story ... about not giving up and the collective nature of success."" - Kirkus ReviewsFilled with science, adventure and big dreams, this brand-new easy-to-read chapter book celebrates the power of friendship and perseverance and will be loved by fans of Rosie Revere, Ada Lace and Jada Jones! Mia Marcotte has a secret dream-to be an astronaut and fly to Mars. So when a field trip to the space center is promised for a successful participation in the school science fair, Mia is thrilled. The only problem: her attempt to build a mini-rocket in her backyard ends in a flop. But it also leads her to an extraordinary encounter-with Aizek, a curious robot who wants to learn imagination. Will Mia and her new friend be able to help each other get closer to their dreams? With short chapters and illustrations on nearly every page, this chapter book is perfect for a wide range of ages.
Full Product Details
Author: Jeanne Wald ,
Saliha Caliskan
Publisher: Jeanne Wald
Imprint: Jeanne Wald
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 14.50cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 21.80cm
Weight: 0.318kg
ISBN: 9782956857327
ISBN 10: 2956857320
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 10 September 2019
Recommended Age: From 8 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A well-told comic tale with a feminist theme. -- Kirkus Reviews
"""Mia is a lovable, enthusiastic protagonist, and secondary characters entertain. Wald suffuses the plot with elementary-level science experiments and allusions, making this an inspiring read for those interested in STEM fields."" -- Publishers Weekly""An amusing story with a series of comic predicaments... the story also offers serious messages about not giving up and the collective nature of success..."" -- Kirkus Reviews""With plenty of adventure, mishaps and humor - and of course lots of STEM themes - Mia Marcotte is a great read."" -- Girls Read the World"
Author Information
Jeanne Wald was born and raised in a multicultural family, in the vast steppes of Central Asia. After obtaining a degree in International Relations, she moved to Europe, where she has worked for international organisations acting in the areas of climate change, health and education. When not writing, Jeanne loves reading stories about adventurous girls, walking in the countryside and traveling. Sometimes she can be found in her partner's laboratory trying to communicate with robots, though, unfortunately, none of them is as smart as Aizek. Mia Marcotte and the Robot is her debut chapter book. Saliha Çalişkan is a Turkish illustrator, with a degree in English Language and Literature. She specializes in children's book illustration, character design and editorial work for magazines. Her work has been published in the United States, Turkey, Canada, Ukraine and the Netherlands.
