Roto and Roy: To the Rescue!
Contributors
Illustrated by Don Tate
Also available from:
- On Sale
- Mar 21, 2023
- Page Count
- 40 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9780316535045
When a flash flood threatens a nearby town, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy soar to the rescue! Quick—a truck needs to be hoisted to safety! Hurry—that family’s car is being swept away! Now grab as many sandbags and supplies as you can carry! This mission’s going to be rough, but Roy and Roto are tougher than tough.
From Sherri Duskey Rinker, bestselling author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, and acclaimed illustrator Don Tate, this action-packed story showcases two awesome heroes and the power of teamwork.
Series:
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* "Propulsive action, engaging illustrations, and a great message about the value of determination and teamwork make this a must."Booklist, starred review
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"Rinker’s energetic rhymes pulse with suspense and bravado.... Nature can be intense; (super)heroic teamwork puts things right in this thrilling tale."Kirkus Reviews
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Praise for Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes
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An Amazon Best Book for Ages 6-8
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"The ideal story for any reader who yearns for straight-up selfless heroism from people and vehicles alike."Publishers Weekly
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"A fun friendship story for young readers fond of brave exploits, helicopters, comics, or any combination thereof."Kirkus Reviews
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"A thrilling tale.... Reminiscent of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, [this] story of a human and a machine as a superhero team will be entertaining to youngsters."School Library Journal
