Low Power: A Graphic Novel - (Your Pal Fred) by Michael Rex (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Life-sized toy Fred and his friend Wormy set off to recharge his solar battery. Can he solve the mystery of garbage-like creatures attacking the city of SunTop before he runs out of power?"--]cProvided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

In this action-packed sequel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred shows us how all arguments, big and small, can be solved with kindness--even when it's not always welcomed!

Fred has made quite a name for himself as a peacemaker since his last adventure! Now everyone who loves to argue is coming to him for help resolving their disagreements, but there's just one problem . . . Fred is low on power. Thanks to the clouds of pollution in the sky, Fred's solar battery can't recharge.
With the help of his best friend, Wormy, he sets off for SunTop--a city with a sky-high place where the sun can be seen. But once there, he's told that he can't recharge unless he stops a clan of garbage-like creatures from attacking every night. It's a race against time for Fred to solve the mystery of the Trash before he runs out of power forever!

Review Quotes

"Robot Fred continues to wage peace across a devastated dystopia. So fearlessly does he mediate between sides while spreading his message about the value of listening and respecting differences, that readers can't help but come to admire him and maybe even adopt some of his clever strategies."
--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Michael Rex has been writing and illustrating since 1995 and has created more than forty-five books for children, including the #1 bestseller and Halloween favorite Goodnight Goon. His Fangbone! graphic novels have been adapted into an animated TV show, and his recent picture book Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots is being developed for TV as well. He's written for all ages, from simple picture books such as Eat Pete to the illustrated chapter book series Icky Ricky. He travels the country talking about his work with students, has a master's degree in arts education, and also taught high school art for three years in the Bronx.
He has been obsessed with postapocalyptic stories since he was young and has wanted to tell a story like Your Pal Fred for as long as he can remember. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, two teenage boys, and a dog named Roxy.

Twitter: @MikeRexBooks
Instagram: @Fangbone_Rex
Website: MikeRexBooks.blogspot.com