Book details
How To Say Goodbye In Robot
Description
New to town, Bea is expecting her new best friend to be one of the girls she meets on the first day. You know the type: very cheery, very friendly, very average. But instead, the alphabet conspires to seat her next to Jonah, aka Ghost Boy, a quiet observer who hasn't made a new friend since third grade. He's not a big fan of people in general... but he's willing to make an exception for her. Maybe.
Bea and Jonah are not going to have a friendship like other people have a friendship, where it's all based on gossip and parties and what everybody else thinks. Instead, their friendship comes from truth-bound conversations, shared secrets, daring stunts, and late-night calls to the same old-timer radio show. They help each other and hurt each other, push away and hold close. It's not romance, exactly - but it's definitely love. And it means more to them than either one can ever really know....
For anyone who's ever entered the wonderful, treacherous, consuming, meaningful world of a true friendship, How to Say Goodbye in Robot will strike a deep and lasting chord.
Age
11-12
Text complexity
beginner
Length
288 pages
Why to read
- Explores Complex Friendships: 'How To Say Goodbye In Robot' delves into the intricacies of a deep and unusual friendship between two teenagers, providing readers with a nuanced look at human connections and the bonds that tie us together.
- Emotional Resonance: Natalie Standiford's writing captures the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence and the pain of feeling out of place. Readers who have ever felt like an outsider will find solace and understanding in the book's pages.
- Unique Characters: The characters in the book, especially the protagonists Bea and Jonah, are well-developed and unique, each with their own quirks and personalities. Their relationship is not your typical high school romance, which makes the story refreshing and engaging.
- Themes of Identity and Belonging: The novel tackles themes such as identity, belonging, and the search for one's place in the world. It encourages readers to consider the importance of being true to oneself and the value of accepting others for who they are.