The Glitch

Name: The Glitch
Price: 55 AUD
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ISBN: 9780593206423

A Graphic Novel

Michael Rex, Michael Rex

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Viking Books for Young Readers
20 August 2025

Science fiction (Children's&YA); Humorous stories (Children's&YA)

Series: Your Pal Fred

* ""In Rex's big-hearted comic . . . Fred's gentleness proves healing in this humorous volume about the power of kindness."" -Publishers Weekly on Your Pal Fred

Even a peacemaking robot has his limits! In this heartwarming graphic novel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred travels all over the barren land to spread his message of compassion, but then a glitch turns him . . . mean! Can he be fixed, or is the world's nicest robot gone forever?

Even a peacemaking robot has his limits! In this heartwarming graphic novel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred travels all over the barren land to spread his message of compassion, but then a glitch turns him . . . mean! Can he be fixed, or is the world's nicest robot gone forever?

★ ""In Rex's big-hearted comic . . . Fred's gentleness proves healing in this humorous volume about the power of kindness."" -Publishers Weekly on Your Pal Fred

Everyone knows about Fred and his mission to make the world a kinder place. In fact, the feel-good robot has never met a person he couldn't convince to play nice . . . until now.

When Fred discovers the Tomorrow Sphere, a secret community that has survived the apocalypse in luxury-blankets! Medicine! Unlimited ice cream!-he's delighted that people in need can soon be helped. But despite all Fred's pleading, the Tomorrow Sphere leader absolutely, definitely, and totally refuses to share.

This ultimate act of selfishness shocks Fred and causes him to glitch out and turn mean. If they won't share, he'll have to make them! With war looming and his friends in despair, it's up to Fred to fix his nasty glitch . . . or ruin all the goodness he's created in the world.

By: Michael Rex
Illustrated by: Michael Rex
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 3
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 662g
ISBN: 9780593206423
ISBN 10: 0593206428
Series: Your Pal Fred
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 20 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Rex has been writing and illustrating since 1995 and has created more than forty-five books for children, including the #1 bestseller and Halloween favorite Goodnight Goon. His Fangbone! graphic novels have been adapted into an animated TV show, and his recent picture book Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots is being developed for TV as well. He has been obsessed with postapocalyptic stories since he was young and has wanted to tell a story like Your Pal Fred for as long as he can remember. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, two teenage boys, and a dog named Liere. You can visit him online at MikeRexBooks.BlogSpot.com, or follow him on Instagram @Fangbone_Rex or X @MikeRexBooks.