{"product_id":"your-pal-fred-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780593206324","title":"Your Pal Fred: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003e*Best Graphic Novel for Kids selection by the American Library Association* \u003cbr\u003e*Texas Little Maverick Reading List selection*\u003cbr\u003e*Winner - South Carolina Book Awards*\u003cbr\u003e*101 Great Books for Kids selection by the Evanston Public Library*\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom Michael Rex, the bestselling author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eFangbone!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGoodnight Goon\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a zany and hilarious graphic novel that shines a light on the humanity inside all of us—even if you're a robot.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe's a super-nice kid in an ultra-mean world.\u003cbr\u003eHe believes even the worst people are good inside.\u003cbr\u003eHe'll always be there for you... even if you boot him out of your castle, pit him against a mechanical giant, put him on top of a pole in a lightning storm, and trap him in a booming dance party that lasts all night long.\u003cbr\u003eHe's \u003ci\u003eYour Pal Fred\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a brutal world far in the future where only the savage survive, a life-size toy suddenly activates. Fred was built to be a best buddy, and his relentless kindness never fades, even when everyone else is rude. Determined to make the world a better place, he has the bright idea to talk the two most powerful and battle-hungry warlords, Lord Bonkers and Papa Mayhem, into being friends. It's a mission doomed to fail, unless Fred can find a way to inspire everyone to play nice!★ \"In Rex's big-hearted comic ... Fred's gentleness proves healing in this humorous volume about the power of kindness.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fred weathers scorn, slime, and worse to make friends, reunite long-separated siblings, and show even fierce rivals a way to peace and forgiveness. A winning exhortation, earnest in its underpinnings at least, to be the change.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In a world of chaos and carnage, this robot carries a secret weapon . . . reward stickers! Another genius idea from one of my favorite graphic novelists.\"\u003cbr\u003e  —Tom Angleberger, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGeronimo Stilton \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOrigami Yoda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Michael Rex mixes Spielberg’s \u003ci\u003eAI\u003c\/i\u003e with George Miller’s \u003ci\u003eMad Max\u003c\/i\u003e and translates it through the lens of a Sunday comic strip. \u003ci\u003eYour Pal Fred \u003c\/i\u003eis a fun spectacle that’s worth the journey. It’s impossible not to smile as we follow a naively sweet robot armed only with his relentless optimism.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Rich Moyer, creator of \u003ci\u003eHam Helsing: Vampire Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Action, adventure, a beautifully illustrated post-apocalyptic wasteland, and a cute little robot named Fred who just wants you to “be kind.” This story has EVERYTHING! Michael Rex has a knack for balancing heart-pounding danger with a deep sentimentality, and with \u003ci\u003eYour Pal Fred\u003c\/i\u003e he does it again!\"\u003cbr\u003e —Michael Sweater, creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Wizerd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Exciting, funny, and well-told . . . \u003ci\u003eYour Pal Fred\u003c\/i\u003e is just a joy to read.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Forces of Geek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rex combines a silly, adventurous romp with a message about love and kindness. The illustrations capture the story’s energy; the action-packed spreads and jagged panels make for quick transitions during action sequences, and the cartoonish visual style turns mean characters into harmless goofballs. Perfect for fans of Judd Winick's \u003ci\u003eHilo\u003c\/i\u003e series.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A graphic novel with heart about meditation and good relations that will appeal to those who enjoy kooky characters.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eMichael Rex has written and\/or illustrated over forty children's books, including \u003ci\u003eEat Pete\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003eWith Any Luck, I'll Drive a Truck\u003c\/i\u003e (by David Friend), the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eGoodnight Goon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway Mummy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTruck Duck\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Fangbone series (which has also been turned into an animated TV series). He has a master's degree in visual arts education (K-12) and worked as a New York City art teacher for four years. He lives in Leonia, New Jersey, with his wife and their two sons.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299725168869,"sku":"NP9780593206324","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593206324.jpg?v=1767744813","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/your-pal-fred-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780593206324","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}