![]() Unbelievably, this is even better! Indeed, it’s one of those very rare books that requires a 6 or 7 (or 99) out of 5 star rating.Īs with The Middler, this book has the perfect pairing – an impressive and totally unique voice coupled with an original and electrifying plot. I was, therefore, very excited to read her second book and a little apprehensive in case it didn’t measure up. I loved Kirsty Applebaum’s debut novel, The Middler, which is now one of my all-time favourite books. There are rumours that some of the recent androids have started to develop human-like “feelings”. But just as Sarah and Ivy start to become true friends, all TrooFriend 560 Mark IVs are recalled to the factory. It takes Sarah a while but she finally decides there might be benefits to her new TrooFriend, whom she names Ivy (after the Roman numeral IV on her arm). They are supposed to be the perfect friend. They are marketed as the better choice for children – unlike human playmates, a TrooFriend does not bully, harm or lie. ![]() Every ‘Jenson & Jenson TrooFriend 560 Mark IV’ is unique. ![]() ![]() She’s, therefore, less than impressed when her mum buys her a robot instead. A masterpiece of middle grade fiction, this book has the perfect pairing – an impressive and totally unique voice coupled with an original and electrifying plot. ![]()
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