Cover of Robot and Rebecca: The Mystery of the Code-Carrying Kids by Jane Yolen

Robot and Rebecca: The Mystery of the Code-Carrying Kids

This science fictional mystery was meant to be the beginning of a series. First publication was in a short-lived Random House book club edition illustrated by Deeter, then simultaneous hard/soft from Knopf with illustrator Obrist. I know that’s confusing. At least it confused me!

Accolades:

  • Children’s Choices 1981
  • Nomination 1981 Michigan Young Readers Award

What reviewers have said:

  • “A tongue in cheek mystery set in 2121,”–SLJ
  • “A nicely realized world of the future… moves rapidly and the peripheral details and characters should catch the imagination of most children.”–The Sunday Oregonian
  • “A satisfying read.”–Children’s Book Review Service