George the Flybot and the Golden Owl of France - by Nessa Bellido Schwarz (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

GEORGE the flybot is back - and he's revved up and ready for a real-life treasure hunt! This time, he's off to the French countryside in search of an owl statue that's worth a fortune. If GEORGE finds the owl, he can make a difference in the lives of children like Petey, his first human friend. But when GEORGE crosses flight paths with a pack of robotic pigeons on the same mission, he finds himself in a high-stakes race to the finish line! Book 2 in the GEORGE THE FLYBOT series.

"Based on real historical events, this series cleverly combines robotics with history. The grayscale illustrations complement the narrative, bringing GEORGE and his adventures to life. -VERDICT: A great addition to any chapter book collection." -School Library Journal

Review Quotes

Gr 2-4-Readers are introduced to a small but determined fly robot created by humans to assist on various missions in these series starters. With a limited battery that only lasts for one mission, GEORGE must recharge between adventures. In his first mission, he travels to Mount Everest to recover a camera lost during a 1924 summit attempt, adding a historical twist to his journey. His second adventure takes him to the French countryside on a treasure hunt to locate a valuable owl statue, with the proceeds destined for his favorite charity. As GEORGE embarks on these missions, he learns about human and animal emotions, often facing tough decisions that challenge his mission objectives. Based on real historical events, this series cleverly combines robotics with history. The grayscale illustrations complement the narrative, bringing GEORGE and his adventures to life. -VERDICT A great addition to any chapter book collection.--School Library Journal "https: //www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/new-friends-familiar-characters-chapter-books-fiction-series" (12/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Nessa Bellido Schwarz is a Latina author who writes about history, science, nature, and the joys and perils of growing up. She lives in Southern California with her husband, son, and a tortoise named Leonardo Da Vinci. Nessa is a longtime member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and her work has been published in Highlights magazine. GEORGE the Flybot is her debut chapter-book series for children.