Eager and the Mermaid - Softcover

Helen Fox

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340902566 ISBN 13: 9780340902561

Publisher: Hodder Childrens, 2007

Synopsis

The ban against building self-aware robots has been lifted and Eager can finally come out of hiding. But his freedom is short-lived: the Authorities begin to round-up self-aware robots. Humans need the robots help. They lack the expertise to solve a growing technological crisis on earth -- one that will affect both humans and robots. But even though he's being held captive, Eager's greatest dream has been fulfilled: he now has robot friends, such as Dulcie the mermaid -- half-animat, half-dolphin. But are these new friends all they appear to be? And can they really help solve the planet's growing problems?

About this title

About the Author:

Helen Fox lives in London with her husband, who is a scientist. Before she became a writer she worked as a primary teacher, a marketing executive, and a tour guide. She trained and worked as an actress, and during this time rediscovered her love of creating stories. Helen has now given herself over to writing full-time. Eager is her first novel and she is already working on the sequel.

Review:

A funny, emotional adventure. * The Bookseller * Interesting and fun to read. * cool-reads.co.uk * Praise for EAGER:'A terrific read, full of fascinating ideas ... Eager himself is a really engaging character.' * Farnborough Mail *

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Childrens
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0340902566
• ISBN 13: 9780340902561
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320