Runaway Robot by Steven Lenton - ISBN: 9781035047192
Paperback
A boy, a broken robot, a friendship to save the day.

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    14 October 2025

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Summary

Runaway Robot is a funny and heartwarming adventure about two best friends helping put themselves back together.

From the award-winning author and UK Children’s Laureate 2024-2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton.

‘A funny, charming, life-affirming book’ - Richard Osman

What if your best friend was a robot?

When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there’s a giant robot called Eric hidd…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035047192
ISBN-10:1035047195
Author:Steven Lenton, Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:Macmillan Children's Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:14 October 2025
Weight:200g
Dimensions:18mm x 130mm x 197mm
Audience Age:9-11
A-Format
Runaway Robot by Steven Lenton - ISBN: 9781035047192
130 × 197 mm
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C-Format
A4
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

A comic and compelling tale… uproariously illustrated by Steven Lenton’ * Guardian *
A masterpiece’ – Amanda Craig * New Statesman *
A robot adventure with real heart … unmissable * LoveReading4KIds *
A funny, charming, life-affirming book – Richard Osman

About The Author

Steven Lenton

Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Children’s Laureate 2024-2026, is a multi award-winning children’s book author and screenwriter. Millions, his debut children’s novel, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal. His other books include Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth, Runaway Robot, Noah’s Gold and The Wonder Brothers. He has enjoyed a long-standing collaboration with award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children’s Fiction Award, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. Frank is also a highly successful screenwriter. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and his script for Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom won a British Animation Award. Along with Danny Boyle, he devised the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics. Frank has been the judge for the 500 Words competition and the BBC’s One Show As You Write It competition. Frank is a lifelong champion of children’s books. In 2023 he launched a successful podcast with Nadia Shireen, The Island of Brilliant!, celebrating writing and illustration for children of all ages. He lives in Merseyside with his family.

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