{"product_id":"cog-isbn-9780062686077","title":"Cog","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive robots. One unforgettable journey. Their programming will never be the same. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWall-E\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Robot\u003c\/em\u003e in this middle grade \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einstant \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclassic about five robots on a mission to rescue their inventor from the corporation that controls them all. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCog looks like a normal twelve-year-old boy. But his name is short for “cognitive development,” and he was built to learn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut after an accident leaves him damaged, Cog wakes up in an unknown lab—and Gina, the scientist who created and cared for him, is nowhere to be found. Surrounded by scientists who want to study him and remove his brain, Cog recruits four robot accomplices for a mission to find her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCog, ADA, Proto, Trashbot, and Car’s journey will likely involve much cognitive development in the form of mistakes, but Cog is willing to risk everything to find his way back to Gina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this charming stand-alone adventure, Greg van Eekhout breathes life and wisdom into an unforgettable character and crafts a story sure to earn its place among beloved classics like Katherine Applegate’s \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eVoyage of the Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e:   “Fast-moving, funny, and suspenseful. A deep-space furry adventure with heart and humor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A crackling page-turner about courage and wonder, full of warmth and heart and characters who jump off the page. It’s my favorite book of the year.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRae Carson New York Times bestselling author of the Girl of Fire amp Thorns series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dogs in space? Who knew we needed that? But Greg van Eekhout proves we did! \u003cem\u003eVoyage of the Dogs \u003c\/em\u003e is a delight, and kids are going to love it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpencer Quinn New York Times bestselling author of Woof\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dog-lovers and space enthusiasts will gravitate to Van Eekhout’s riveting book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cog is a gem of a robot, and his robotic observations are comedic gold. Readers will be charmed by this sci-fi tale of free choice, hot dogs, and fun word problems.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A page-turning novel of friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Van Eekhout brings considerable heart and wisdom to this coming-of-age tale. A thought-provoking tale for younger readers about hubris and what it means to be human.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Who’s a good boy? Lopside and the canine crew of the starship Laika! This dogs in space romp will make you sit up and beg for more.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan Gratz New York Times bestselling author of Refugee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888917770469,"sku":"NP9780062686077","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062686077.jpg?v=1730230097","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cog-isbn-9780062686077","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}