A heartwarming second story about the sentient robot called BOOT. It is full of adventure, action and above all friendship. I have loved both books and hope that the author has ideas for many more of them. A brilliant read for younger middle grade readers.

I really enjoyed reading this book, though not quite as much as the first in the series 'small robot big adventure' I thought the idea of incorporating 'half memories' on regards to both robots and the elderly was a fantastic way to introduce to children these topics that may becomes apparent in there own lives with there own grandparents.

This being said, the fun team of robots coming together to make a frankly abused fellow robot become himself again was so fun to read and also heartbreaking at times. The characters are so different from each other that it's easy to relate at least in part to someone in the story. I also appreciated that the main protagonists seems to have been switched from the first book, making it easier to get to know more of the robots, rather than focassing on a specific few.

Overall it was an absolute pleasure to read, I would highly recommend and will continue reading these cute little stories.

Boot is back with his robot heart of gold.

Okay, so he may not actually have a heart, but this 'funtime' robot sure acts like he does. I couldn't wait to meet Boot and his friends again after his adventures in Book One and this sequel felt like putting on my comfiest pair of slippers.
After finally finding a home where he belongs, contented Boot and his adorable friends are on a mission to find mishmash robot, Gerry, a new nose. Their search leads them to the sinister Testing Lab where they discover Rusty - a disintegrating robot who possesses the same awareness as they do.
Boot is instantly determined to save Rusty from Robot Heaven, but introducing him to the real world is fraught with challenges. Frustrated, Boot tries to get to the root of Rusty's problems. But when the ailing robot claims to have a broken heart, Boot is unsure whether there is any way to save him.
Character definitely leads this heart-warming and engaging series. Boot and his eclectic robot friends are truly delightful and reading the story felt like hanging out with old friends. The plot offered more of a light-hearted amble than the first in the series. That doesn't mean to say that there weren't moments of high-paced action and danger because there certainly was (intermingled with charming humour). The Testing Lab was creepy and the final race through the city was hair-raisingly exciting. However, the middle section of the book made time for some fun along the way with bouncy inflatables, a nail-biting ride to the skies and a birthday party.
Unlike book one, humans didn't feature heavily in this story at all. There was no sign of scrapyard baddie, Flint and Beth's role was minimal. However, I didn't feel this impacted negatively on the story and actually enjoyed the main focus being on the robots, although I was sad to not meet Tag again. Boot is in a much happier place in this story, meaning his sole motivation is his compassion for others - and that's why we love him!
The illustrations by Ben Mantle are enchanting and the short length makes this a manageable read for younger readers. In my opinion this sequel will secure Boot and his friends as firm family favourites and I can't wait for more riotous, robot adventures.

The second book in the Boot series, The Rusty Rescue, is just wonderful: an incredibly heart-warming adventure, full of action and humour.

Boot and his new friends have found a home at Dr Twitchy’s Emporium of Amusements. Poor Gerry has a tendency to lose body parts and, when his nose is lost through no fault of his own, his friends are on hand to help him find a replacement. They venture to the Testing Lab, where damaged robots carry out monotonous testing of goods for humans, to locate a replacement nose. However, things don’t go quite according to plan, necessitating a hasty and rather dangerous escape … with a new rescued friend, Rusty.

The robots are determined to cheer up their new friend who has never been outside … cue bouncing, sky-high views and a barfday party, none of which work. Why not? Well, Rusty is broken … but the friends are determined to fix him. This leads them on an exciting, perilous mission, but will they be in time to save their new friend?

Although Boot and his friends are broken or damaged in some way and are no longer of use to humans, they are perfect models of the bond of friendship. They allow each other the freedom to be themselves, respect each other’s differences and offer support when needed.

Boot is an utterly adorable character. He is kind, caring and has a great deal of empathy, thinking about others before himself. He feels saddened and angered by Rusty’s plight and is determined to help his new friend even if this means putting himself at risk. Rusty is an incredibly sympathetic character and his situation lent some poignant moments to the story.

The gorgeous illustrations by Ben Mantle complement the story perfectly.

This action-packed, exciting adventure is perfect for children of 7+ who will adore Boot and his friends as they welcome another friend to their home. I’m really looking forward to Boot’s next adventure.