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Author Guy Bass
Illustrated by Alessia Trunfio
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5-1/2"W x 8-1/4"H | 10 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Sep 01, 2026 | 320 Pages | 9798217141876
Age 8-12 years

The first in an original and entertaining sci-fi series for middle grade readers, from the award-winning author Guy Bass. For fans of WALL-E and The Wild Robot!

The year was Something Something. Humans had spread like peanut butter across the galaxy, looking for new planets to call Somewhere… One of those planets was Somewhere Five One Three.

When the humans arrive on Somewhere 513, they discover that the robots sent to prepare the planet for humanity's arrival have chosen to keep it for themselves. Only one robot remains loyal: K1-NG, aka King of the Robots. But even with the most powerful robot on their side, the outlawed humans don't stand a chance.

Ten years later, Gnat and her sister Paige are the only humans left and have spent their lives hidden underground. Now they must venture out in search of the one robot that stood by the humans. There's just one problem—the once mighty K1-NG has vowed to never help another human for as long as he lives...
Guy Bass is an award-winning author whose children's books series include Stitch Head, SCRAP, Skeleton Keys, Spynosaur and lots of books that don't begin with 'S' like Dinkin Dings, Anna Gain, Laura Norder and Noah Scape. In 2010, Dinkin Dings and the Frightening Things won the Blue Peter Award for Most Fun Book with Pictures. View titles by Guy Bass
Alessia Trunfio has worked as a background artist for some of the most important animation studios in Italy. She currently works as a freelance artist on various animation and illustration projects. Powerful colors, lighting, and everything that can move her, like a beautiful soundtrack or a good book, inspires her work. View titles by Alessia Trunfio
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About

The first in an original and entertaining sci-fi series for middle grade readers, from the award-winning author Guy Bass. For fans of WALL-E and The Wild Robot!

The year was Something Something. Humans had spread like peanut butter across the galaxy, looking for new planets to call Somewhere… One of those planets was Somewhere Five One Three.

When the humans arrive on Somewhere 513, they discover that the robots sent to prepare the planet for humanity's arrival have chosen to keep it for themselves. Only one robot remains loyal: K1-NG, aka King of the Robots. But even with the most powerful robot on their side, the outlawed humans don't stand a chance.

Ten years later, Gnat and her sister Paige are the only humans left and have spent their lives hidden underground. Now they must venture out in search of the one robot that stood by the humans. There's just one problem—the once mighty K1-NG has vowed to never help another human for as long as he lives...

Creators

Guy Bass is an award-winning author whose children's books series include Stitch Head, SCRAP, Skeleton Keys, Spynosaur and lots of books that don't begin with 'S' like Dinkin Dings, Anna Gain, Laura Norder and Noah Scape. In 2010, Dinkin Dings and the Frightening Things won the Blue Peter Award for Most Fun Book with Pictures. View titles by Guy Bass
Alessia Trunfio has worked as a background artist for some of the most important animation studios in Italy. She currently works as a freelance artist on various animation and illustration projects. Powerful colors, lighting, and everything that can move her, like a beautiful soundtrack or a good book, inspires her work. View titles by Alessia Trunfio
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