Roto and Roy: To the Rescue!

by Sherri Duskey Rinker, Don Tate (Illustrator)

Overview

This rip-roaring rescue adventure series by bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning artist Don Tate celebrates the teamwork of man and machine!

When a flash flood threatens a nearby town, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy soar to the rescue! Quick—a truck needs to be hoisted to safety! Hurry—that family’s car is being swept away! Now grab as many sandbags and supplies as you can carry! This mission’s going to be rough, but Roy and Roto are tougher than tough.

From Sherri Duskey Rinker, bestselling author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, and acclaimed illustrator Don Tate, this action-packed story showcases two awesome heroes and the power of teamwork.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316535045
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	03/21/2023
Series:	Roto and Roy , #2
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	735,161
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes and Revver the Speedway Squirrel, as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site; Steam Train, Dream Train; Mighty, Mighty Construction Site; and Construction Site on Christmas Night, among others. Sherri lives with her family in Illinois, and she invites you to visit her online at sherririnker.com.

Don Tate is the award-winning creator of William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad and the illustrator of Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes and Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters, among others. Don lives with his family in Austin, Texas, and he invites you to visit him online at dontate.com.

Editorial Reviews

* "Propulsive action, engaging illustrations, and a great message about the value of determination and teamwork make this a must."—Booklist, starred review

"Rinker’s energetic rhymes pulse with suspense and bravado.... Nature can be intense; (super)heroic teamwork puts things right in this thrilling tale."—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes

An Amazon Best Book for Ages 6-8

"The ideal story for any reader who yearns for straight-up selfless heroism from people and vehicles alike."—Publishers Weekly

"A fun friendship story for young readers fond of brave exploits, helicopters, comics, or any combination thereof."—Kirkus Reviews

"A thrilling tale.... Reminiscent of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, [this] story of a human and a machine as a superhero team will be entertaining to youngsters."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

2022-12-14
Roto the helicopter; her pilot, Roy; and Red, their pup, are back to save the day.

A bad storm has caused mayhem and destruction. Amid torrents of rain and gusty winds, Roto and Roy take to the skies to help. They see a semi dangling dangerously off a cliff and work together to hoist it back onto the road (“[Roy] holds steady, / sure and still / while Roto aims / her hoist with skill”). Then they see a car stuck in rising floodwaters, with a family stuck inside. Roto keeps her beams trained on the vehicle while Roy swoops down in a rescue basket to save the family. Their teamwork is unrivaled: “With strength, control, and nerves of steel, / this awesome team is just unreal!” Rinker’s energetic rhymes pulse with suspense and bravado. With broad shoulders, oversized hands, and a square jaw line, brown-skinned Roy is the epitome of a superhero. The strategically placed comic panels help pace the action. Tate plays with perspectives, showing dramatic scenes from an overhead view before switching to low-angle shots showing Roto and Roy coming to the rescue. Characters are diverse. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Nature can be intense; (super)heroic teamwork puts things right in this thrilling tale. (Picture book. 5-8)

Kirkus Reviews