BOOT small robot, BIG adventure

Shane Hegarty has been shortlisted for an abundance of awards. His younger, middle grade title Boot was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Book Award, nominated for An Post Irish Book Awards and chosen as UNESCO Dublin City Of Literature Citywide Read. Darkmouth was nominated for the Waterstones Prize, An Post Irish Book Awards and the Bord Gáis Irish Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Shane Hegarty was a journalist and editor of The Irish Times and worked in radio and the music business. Shane lives in Skerries, County Dublin.

For fans of WALL-E and Toy Story, comes a heart-warming, humourous adventure told through the eyes of a young robot trying to find his way home. Beautifully illustrated throughout - a special book you will want to treasure and share.When toy droid, Boot - 'Your favourite Funtime Pal!' - wakes up at a scrapyard, he has no idea how he got there and why he isn't with his owner, Beth. He only has three glitchy memories left, but he knows he was loved, which means something important to humans. Boot soon realises his emotions make him different to other droids, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when your chest panel keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' droids who have learned to survive in secret.With his new friends by his side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought he knew about the world is changing and, when he finally gets home, things aren't as simple as he remembers . . .Boot is a story that will take you by surprise and make you think about the world around you.