Mia Marcotte and the Robot

by Jeanne Wald, Saliha Caliskan (Illustrator)

Overview

"Inspiring read for those interested in STEM fields." — Publishers Weekly
"Amusing story ... about not giving up and the collective nature of success." — Kirkus Reviews

Filled with science, adventure and big dreams, this easy-to-read chapter book celebrates the power of friendship and perseverance and will be loved by fans of Rosie Revere, Ada Lace and Jada Jones!

Mia Marcotte is a 9-year-old girl with a secret dream—to be an astronaut and fly to Mars. So when a field trip to the space center is promised for a successful participation in the school science fair, Mia is thrilled. The only problem: her attempt to build a mini-rocket in her backyard ends in a flop. But it also leads her to an extraordinary encounter—with Aizek, a curious robot who wants to learn imagination. Will Mia and her new friend be able to help each other get closer to their dreams?

With short chapters and illustrations on nearly every page, this STEM chapter book is perfect for a wide range of ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782956857341
Publisher:	Jeanne Wald
Publication date:	09/10/2019
Series:	Mia Marcotte , #1
Pages:	140
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jeanne Wald was born and raised in a multicultural family, in the vast steppes of Central Asia. After obtaining a degree in International Relations, she moved to Europe, where she has worked for international organisations acting in the areas of climate change, health and education. When not writing, Jeanne loves reading stories about adventurous girls, walking in the countryside and traveling. Sometimes she can be found in her partner's laboratory trying to communicate with robots, though, unfortunately, none of them is as smart as Aizek. Mia Marcotte and the Robot is her debut chapter book.

Saliha Çaliskan is a Turkish illustrator, with a degree in English Language and Literature. She specializes in children's book illustration, character design and editorial work for magazines. Her work has been published in Turkey, Canada, Ukraine and the Netherlands.