The Adventures of Robo-Kid

By Diane DeGroat

A superhero steps off the page, needing a fan's help to save the day.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 77 ratings

32 pages

$18.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

When a comic-book hero enters reality, a young fan must confront his own fears to help his idol, Robo-Kid. As they navigate adventures both in the real world and the comic realm, the boy learns that even heroes have vulnerabilities. Can he find the courage to be a hero himself? Dive into a tale where fantasy meets reality, and friendship becomes the ultimate superpower. Discover how two worlds collide in a journey of bravery and self-discovery.

From the publisher

A comic-book superhero climbs off the page and into the real world. When they get into trouble, his biggest fan is there to save the day. Imagine you could meet your favorite comic-book hero in the real world. What kinds of questions would you ask? Would you go on new and exciting adventures? While heroes might seem larger than life, everyone can use some help from a friend. Follow two intersecting stories set in the real world and inside a comic book as a real-life kid finds the courage to cope with his anxiety with the help of Robo-Kid, a comic superhero with his own vulnerabilities. With two distinctive art styles blending comic book and traditional picture book formats, Diane deGroat’s The Adventures of Robo-Kid is an inspiring tale about what it takes to be a hero. Diane deGroat has been writing and illustrating picture books for more than thirty years. For the last ten years she has been illustrating the highly popular Charlie the Ranch Dog series with blogger, author, food-writer, and television personality Ree Drummond, also known as the Pioneer Woman. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

At a glance