The Second Life of Snap: A Hopeful Middle Grade Novel about Friendship from a Newbery Medalist, for Kids (Ages 8-12)

ISBN: 0063485958

Author: Kelly, Erin Entrada

Condition: New

Twelve-year-old Zuzu Santos doesnt want a robot. She and her best friends, otherwise known as the Valleycats, would rather explore Bright Valley on their own. But then Zuzu meets Snap, a know-it-all guardian robot with a limited battery life and an abundance of hope. A gripping, stand-alone, thematically rich survival story by two-time Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, for fans of The Wild Robot and A Rovers Story.Bright Valley Subsidized Camp #5 is not a perfect place to live. Its dusty, there are no trees to provide respite from the beating sun, the trailers are falling apart, and the water supply is heavily rationed. But to twelve-year-old Zuzu Santos and her three best friends, Bright Valley is home.When Zuzus dad loses his job at Lockwood, the corporation that controls everything from rations to education, he isnt given money or food or water as severance, but a dated, first-generation robot. They do not provide a working charging station. Zuzu names the robot Snap, and he soon becomes part of the Bright Valley family. But Snaps battery is dwindling every day, and though Snap is prepared for his inevitable reset, Zuzu isnt. She would do whatever it takes to keep Snap alive. The problem is, Snap would do the same for Zuzu and her friends, no matter the cost.Erin Entrada Kelly tells a moving story of friendship and family, rich with themes and characters that will resonate with readers. The Second Life of Snap is a futuristic book for middle graders that is grounded, full of heart and humor, and unforgettable. An excellent choice for fans of The Wild Robot, A Rovers Story, and Erin Entrada Kellys own We Dream of Space.