- Science Fiction
- Chapter Books
- Ages 8–12
The shape of it
The shape of this universe.
Guy Bass's comic science-fiction trilogy about Scrap, a robot cobbled together from junk, rust and leftover parts who turns out to be far more than the sum of his pieces. Set on the machine world of Somewhere 513, the series pairs fast, joke-per-page action with a big-hearted underdog story about identity, friendship and courage. Illustrated throughout by Alessia Trunfio, whose artwork keeps the futuristic setting playful and approachable, it carries the same warmth and comic energy that made Bass's Stitch Head a favourite. Across three books the stakes and heart both grow, from a scrappy origin story to a genuinely emotional finale. A strong pick for readers moving from heavily illustrated funny fiction toward slightly longer adventure novels.
A funny, fast, big-hearted sci-fi trilogy about a robot built from junk who proves he is far more than his parts — ideal for reluctant readers and Stitch Head fans.
Primary themes
Tone palette
- Funny
- Adventurous
- Exciting
- Heartwarming
The series
One way in.
Cultural footprint
A shelf of evidence.
Cultural ubiquity
2/ 5A working classic for readers in the know.
Sensitivity
Low, and collection-wide.
Across the collection
All 3 books.
About the creator