The Robot Soccer Competition: Book 2

by Friend Podoal, Jong-hyun Hong (Illustrator)

Overview

The competition is on! After stumbling onto the robot soccer club, La Ion has joined his first game—but there's something odd about his opponents' robot.

Will he and his new friends still take home a trophy? The Robot Soccer Competition, book two in the Robot Makers manhwa series, adds more to the club's story and tells readers about the mechanical elements of a robot. Readers will also learn about the ancestors of robots, automatons, and the work of early inventors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728492407
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/03/2023
Series:	The Robot Makers , #2
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.69(d)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Podoal Chingu is a writing collective in South Korea focused on informative stories for young readers. Their work includes The Robot Makers series.

Hong Jong-Hyeon studied at the Department of Cartoon Arts of Kongju National University in Gongju, South Korea, before drawing numerous graphic novels. He now lives and works in South Korea.

Editorial Reviews

"Important and relevant themes, such as fitting in and respecting one another's interests, lie at the root of the story, making this title much more than just a fun ruckus with robotics. Building on all that it does right in the previous volume, the series continues to be an enjoyable manga for young readers that'll teach them plenty of lessons applicable inside and outside the classroom."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2023

Gr 4–8—La Ion is accused by the Battle Robot Team of being a spy for their rivals, the Robot Soccer Club! However, while he does feel that the battle robots are pretty cool, La Ion's not looking to become a full-fledged member of either club. Will either side be able to convince him that robotics are pretty darn cool?! This second installment deftly builds off the progress made in the first. The same elements that made the first book a successful outing (vibrant artwork, charismatic characters, informational post-chapter pieces) are back to give young readers another dose of edutainment fun. Deeper looks into newer characters (school Principal Park, his former student-turned-robotics engineer Cybo) add new angles to the story, while a handy character guide at the book's open makes sure that readers remember who everyone is and what distinguishes them from everyone else. Important and relevant themes, such as fitting in and respecting one another's interests, lie at the root of the story, making this title much more than just a fun ruckus with robotics. VERDICT Building on all that it does right in the previous volume, the series continues to be an enjoyable manga for young readers that'll teach them plenty of lessons applicable inside and outside the classroom.—Joe Pascullo

School Library Journal