* Best Graphic Novel for Kids selection by the American Library Association* *Texas Little Maverick Reading List selection**101 Great Books for Kids selection by the Evanston Public Library*From Michael Rex, the bestselling author/illustrator of Fangbone! and Goodnight Goon, comes a zany and hilarious graphic novel that shines a light on the humanity inside all of useven if you''re a robot.He''s a super-nice kid in an ultra-mean world.He believes even the worst people are good inside.He''ll always be there for you... even if you boot him out of your castle, pit him against a mechanical giant, put him on top of a pole in a lightning storm, and trap him in a booming dance party that lasts all night long.He''s Your Pal Fred.In a brutal world far in the future where only the savage survive, a life-size toy suddenly activates. Fred was built to be a best buddy, and his relentless kindness never fades, even when everyone else is rude. Determined to make the world a better place, he has the bright idea to talk the two most powerful and battle-hungry warlords, Lord Bonkers and Papa Mayhem, into being friends. It''s a mission doomed to fail, unless Fred can find a way to inspire everyone to play nice!
