Sally is the world’s foremost inventor under the age of twelve, and she just knows she can build a better brother than the messy, smelly version she has. Sally’s invention – Brobot – is fantastic, that is until the remote gets broken and Brobot careens out of control. Sally realises that maybe there’s more to a brother than just his inconveniences.A hilarious graphic novel for young readers.
James Foley makes picture books, middle grade novels and comics for kids. Hes the author/illustrator of the S.Tinker Inc graphic novel series for middle primary. James contributed to Total Quack Up (2018) and Funny Bones (2019), both anthologies of funny stories with proceeds going to charity. His earlier books In The Lion (2012), The Last Viking (2011) and The Last Viking Returns (2014) have all scored several honours, including childrens choice awards, shortlistings in the Childrens Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards, and selection to the International Youth Librarys White Raven list. His next book, Stellarphant, will be published in November 2021. James is an ambassador for Books In Homes and Room To Read. He is a massive Marvel movie nerd. He comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts.
"Perfect for junior readers both boys and girls." -- Lamont Books
"Foleys own inventiveness comes to the fore in Brobot which lives up to its promise as a hilarious graphic novel for young readers." -- Buzz Words
"James Foley spins a yarn about a girl inventor and her robotic sibling
a hilarious take on domestic dystopia." -- The West Australian
"Foley has his tongue firmly in his cheek as he documents Sallys crazy plan in delightful drawings that will amuse and entertain young readers." -- Mia Macrossan Childrens Book Council of Australia on 4MBS Classic FM
"Witty humour abounds in this short graphic novel may there be many more!" -- Lynndy Bennett Gleebooks Gleaner
Aurealis Award (Shortlisted 2017)
