Dadbot

What do our readers think of Dadbot? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the story very funny, especially the silly jokes, Dadbot's unusual powers and the colourful comic-style pictures. They also enjoy the fast-moving adventure and the characters, with no common criticism appearing in the available comments.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dadbot?

Dadbot is a gloriously funny, colourful graphic novel packed with robots, wild inventions, family chaos and jokes that are wonderfully silly. Jack Noel gives Josh and Daisy a warm-hearted adventure filled with teamwork and family. It'll be popular with many fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey books.

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What is Dadbot about?

During their summer holidays, siblings Josh and Daisy are bored as their parents are busy working. At a car boot sale, they purchase a broken robot from a peculiar inventor. After a lightning strike, the robot springs to life as Dadbot, a super-strong, hot-chocolate-dispensing machine with a printer for a bottom. The trio embarks on fun-filled adventures, but when the sinister Doctor Egg kidnaps their real dad, Josh, Daisy, and Dadbot must unite to rescue him and save the day.

About the author

Jack Noel is a brilliant author and illustrator who loves making funny and exciting books for children. He is best known for creating the popular 'Doodle Adventures' series and for illustrating the 'My Headteacher is a Vampire Rat' books. Jack enjoys bringing stories to life with his lively drawings and lots of humour.

Discussion ideas around Dadbot

The perfect parent: What makes Dadbot helpful, and what does he still need to learn about being part of a family?

Working together: How do Josh and Daisy help one another when things become difficult, and what can we learn from the way they work as a team?

Boredom and imagination: Josh and Daisy's boring holiday turns into a huge adventure. What could you invent or try when you are feeling bored?

Good inventions and bad ideas: Which of the inventions or gadgets in the story would you most like to have, and how might it be used responsibly?

What makes a family?: Dadbot is not a real dad, but he becomes important to Josh and Daisy. What makes someone feel like part of a family?