
Terrific!Īdam-2 has been in his basement room for the last two hundred years, until an unexpected rumble from above disrupts his routines. It's kind of 'The Terminator' meets 'Artificial Intelligence' - a uniquely compelling premise for children. Published this August, 'Adam-2' is yet another thrilling, intelligent, action-packed sci-fi for middle-grade, exploring the essence of what makes us human in a future world ravaged by a war with robots. Mother & Daughter Dress-Up Dolls Costume by Felicity French £10.Last year's 'Orion Lost' was a triumph a twisty Star Trek for children (read my review here).
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