- Chapter Books
- Ages 8–12
- Science Fiction
SCRAP: Escape From Somewhere 513
The rousing finale of the SCRAP trilogy sends the rusty robot hero, Paige and Gnat on one last dangerous journey to find a rocket ship and escape Somewhere 513. Funny and fast, but with a real emotional weight as friendships and a promise are tested.
- Best for8–12
- FormatChapter
- Length336 pp
- Read aloud~4 hr45 min
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
- Comedic
Tone
- Funny
- Adventurous
- Exciting
- Heartwarming
- Bittersweet
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
In the third and final SCRAP adventure, Scrap, Paige and Gnat make a perilous journey to the ocean jungles in search of the last rocket ship on Somewhere 513. Liberating the ship from a family of vicious frogbears is only the start of their troubles: a near-fatal crash strands them, and while Scrap works to repair the wreck he makes a discovery that means leaving is impossible - even as Mayor Highshine's forces close in. Old rivalries resurface and new alliances form in a climactic stand-off, and Paige must face an agonising decision if she is to keep her promise to her mum to keep Gnat safe. Guy Bass keeps the comic energy, mechanical mayhem and oddball invention that made Stitch Head a favourite, while Alessia Trunfio's illustrations give younger readers plenty of visual anchors. A satisfying, big-hearted end to an accessible sci-fi trilogy about an unlikely hero who is far more than the parts he was built from.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
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- Best fit · 8–12
- Read aloud · 7–11
- Independent · 8–12
Prose load
Moderate
Visual support
Moderate
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Strong
Works well for
- Reading aloud
- Gift-buying
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
3 / 5 · Workable
Sensitive-child
4 / 5 · Good fit
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- Robot story
- Funny sci fi
- Series finale
- Underdog hero
- Illustrated adventure
Avoid if
- Has not read earlier books
- Wants realistic school story
- Needs picture heavy format
Particularly good for children who are…
- Reluctant reader
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
- Proving yourself
- Secret skill
- Adventure and freedom
- The underdog winning
- Friendship and belonging
Why parents love it
- Shared humour
- Quick to read
- Conversation starter
About the creators
About the creators.
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Come into this from…
Easier or preparing reads — perfect lead-ins.
Where to go next…
Escalation reads — a step up in scale, silliness, or stakes.
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