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A review by billd
Robodog by David Walliams
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Robodog is the 2nd middle grade / YA book I've read by English author David Walliams. Like Spaceboy, it's an excellent, fun read for youngsters who are getting into reading.
Robodog is set in Bedlam, a town over run by super villains. The Chief of Police, a short woman, has set up a police dog academy to help combat the crime wave. Her wife, the Professor, has invented washing machines. After a disaster at the academy, caused in large part by the Lost Patrol (3 shiftless, lazy dogs) the Chief asks her to invent a super robot dog to help combat crime.
Hence the arrival of Robodog! He can do everything, fly, swim underwater, blow up bombs with his laser eye, etc. Unfortunately. the Professor and Chief's cat, Velma, is jealous and steals a part from Robodogs workings. When he is turned on, he goes berserk.
But this is fixed, and Robo is introduced to the academy where he becomes a subject of jealousy of all the other dogs. He's just too good. Meanwhile, Velma, the cat, is plotting to get her revenge on Robo and Robo is put in with the Lost Patrol.
Let's say it's a mixed up, crazy, wild adventure and Robodog will need the help of all of the other dogs, including the Lost Patrol and also Ratty, a new friend, if he is to recover stolen billions, defeat a gang of master villains and also a nasty group of cats. And he'll also discover something very important.... feelings.
It's a fun romp, lots of neat characters, great illustrations by Adam Sower, just a fun read. Check out David Walliams. He's prolific. (4.0 stars)
Robodog is set in Bedlam, a town over run by super villains. The Chief of Police, a short woman, has set up a police dog academy to help combat the crime wave. Her wife, the Professor, has invented washing machines. After a disaster at the academy, caused in large part by the Lost Patrol (3 shiftless, lazy dogs) the Chief asks her to invent a super robot dog to help combat crime.
Hence the arrival of Robodog! He can do everything, fly, swim underwater, blow up bombs with his laser eye, etc. Unfortunately. the Professor and Chief's cat, Velma, is jealous and steals a part from Robodogs workings. When he is turned on, he goes berserk.
But this is fixed, and Robo is introduced to the academy where he becomes a subject of jealousy of all the other dogs. He's just too good. Meanwhile, Velma, the cat, is plotting to get her revenge on Robo and Robo is put in with the Lost Patrol.
Let's say it's a mixed up, crazy, wild adventure and Robodog will need the help of all of the other dogs, including the Lost Patrol and also Ratty, a new friend, if he is to recover stolen billions, defeat a gang of master villains and also a nasty group of cats. And he'll also discover something very important.... feelings.
It's a fun romp, lots of neat characters, great illustrations by Adam Sower, just a fun read. Check out David Walliams. He's prolific. (4.0 stars)