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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
K-Gr 3 Davey is not thrilled about moving to Mars. When he grumpily declares, "I'm bored," his father tells him to go out and play. The boy repeats that phrase throughout the story as he and his robotic dog board a small rocket "scooter" and go off on incredible adventures. They build a fortress (Davey grumbles that the rocks are all red) and dig for treasure (finding only an "old toy"an abandoned NASA land rover). They meet froglike Martians who smell (they can'...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Davey, accompanied by his robot dog, zooms around his new home--Mars--declaring everything boring. Their unexpected discovery of wat...Log In or Sign Up to Read More