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What
people are saying about The Robotic Tales
“The Robotic Tales by Natalie Igharo is, in a
word, astonishing… The story is gripping, the characterisation is
fantastic, the depth of knowledge is excellent,” says Scarlett de
Courcier, Litter
Critter
‘I think what the author has written at
the age of 13 is quite remarkable. The plot holds together in its entirety
and I particularly enjoyed the moral/political angle put in and the
liveliness of the dialogue used. I’m sure that young teenagers would enjoy
the story. It is fast-paced with plenty of action that deals with issues,
often humorously, which relate to teenagers.’ Paul Benham (Editor)
‘I thoroughly
enjoyed reading The Robotic Tales. Natalie has a true understanding of
human nature and a wonderful imagination. I am sure she would like the
super desks at her school. The book has adventure, action, humour, good and
evil and even a little bit of romance what more could you ask. Natalie has
a real gift for story telling and I wish her all the best.’ Judy Detain
(Keen reader)
‘I
thought the plot was remarkable – who would have thought of Robots taking
over the Earth, country by country? Also, she developed the plot as you
went along. It was slowly released, so that you didn’t feel disappointed. I
enjoyed the humour, which was sprinkled throughout the book, especially at
the end. While writing, she lets a feeling of child-like innocence,
particularly at the end, emerge. Also, the use of slang words,
occasionally in speech or text, makes it easier and more enjoyable for all
to read. Overall, I think The Robotic Tales by Natalie Igharo, is an
excellent read for every age group.’ Osadeba
Jegunma (aged 11 years)
‘I thought that the book was a great
effort for someone as young as Natalie. Things I enjoyed about book: -
1. The
facts that were thrown in on several different topics – one it gave the
reader some additional information and two it showed how well read and all
rounded Natalie was.
2. The humour ― I especially liked
the section where the two girls were revising Spanish ― everything
with ‘ito’ added!
3. I also enjoyed seeing things from a
teenage perspective. It was quite realistic.
4. The
section at the with Workings, Timelines, etc. was also well done and
exactly how the professionals ‘do it!’
5.
It was also original to
incorporate into the politics of the day touches of the Nigerian culture.
In her own way Natalie challenges the stereotypes. It was ‘funny’ for the
African countries to be the ones lending aid, and to be the ones with a new
leader different from the usual mould; one who is not corrupt!
6. From someone who is on very good terms
with semi colons, and the use of brackets!
I thought that in the early pages there may have been another way of
explaining what some phrases meant. For example at the bottom of page 102,
I thought the use of the paragraph explaining Sim-fashion was
very clever and professionally done. Really cool ― if I am allowed to
say that and it’s not too old fashioned!
All in all, a great and
wonderfully imaginative work. Hope I get to read many more as Fantasy is
one of my often-visited sections at the library. If it won’t spoil her
imagination she could see what Isaac Asimov has written which covers more
than I Robot (made into the film).’ La Ruth Spencer, Milton Keynes, UK
‘I have read The Robotic Tales and it is a fantastic
novel full of adventure that everyone loves, its every popular and amazing
book.’ Olive, St Paul’s College, Burgess Hill, UK
‘It’s amazing.’ Kim, St Paul’s College, Burgess
Hill, UK
‘I really enjoyed the book. I think its really good
and I was hooked in from start to finish. I couldn't put the book down and
I really liked how it is unique and I would definitely recommend this
book.’ Emily, St Paul’s College, Burgess Hill, UK
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