INTRODUCING the ROBOTS OF MARS – a fresh and exciting four-part e-book series for children aged 6-13, available on Amazon, and as an exclusive, enhanced version that is also available on Apple Books. The series offers a unique format in the children’s picture-book market with an exciting science-fiction/fantasy story that will captivate and enthrall both children and their parents. The series is written and illustrated by Don Fox, who has been building the Robots of Mars world (apart from e-books) for families to enjoy for nearly 20 years. Fox began the first steps in creating the Robots of Mars world when he produced the special attraction and ride films Robots of Mars – 3D Adventure and Robots of Mars – The Ride, which were distributed by SimEx/Iwerks Entertainment back in 2004 to theme parks worldwide, where millions of people have enjoyed those 3D films. Narration for the enhanced e-book version available on Apple Books is by the well-known audiobook narrator Edoardo Ballerini, who gives each of the characters their own unique voice and personality.
Edoardo Ballerini
Set on a planet populated entirely by robots, this is an adventure story about a group of friends striving together to keep their civilization safe from evil.
The Characters You’ll Meet
Mad Doctor
The wacky genius who creates the other robots on Mars
Sparky
Mad Doctor’s newest robot creation and the hero of our series
Blasto
Sparky’s one-wheeled robotic sidekick
Melody
A wisecracking robot bird
Readers will accompany Sparky, Blasto, and Melody on missions to protect their planet and stop the evil Supervisor of Mars from taking supreme power.
Part 1
In part one of the series, The Robot Factory, the story starts with the creation of Sparky, who is sent out to test his newfound skills on a dangerous mission to a robot factory.
Part 2
In part two, The Well of Doom, Sparky must locate a powerful jewel hidden in an underground chamber before the Supervisor of Mars can find it.
Part 3
In part three, The Jewel of Power, Sparky and his friends are sent on a new mission to retrieve the Martian Jewel of Power from the evil Supervisor of Mars.
Part 4
In part four, The Martian Ruins, Sparky and his pals encounter a gigantic foe for one final battle.
For kids, immersing themselves in this fantastical world and getting to know the robots that populate it is not only entertaining but also educational. Narrated e-books are a great way for kids to learn to read because they can hear the text being read by the narrator while they read along. Picture e-books are an even more enjoyable way to encourage your child to practice their reading fluency and build their story literacy.
This is where the Robots of Mars e-books really excel. Across all four parts, there are beautifully animated, high-quality digital illustrations that tell a fast-paced, action-packed adventure story, presented in a revolutionary format that combines elements of a picture book, a graphic novel, and an audiobook. Reading the Robots of Mars enhanced e-book editions in Apple’s read-aloud format using the automatic page-turning mode, called Turn My Pages, kids can “watch” the illustrations like a movie while reading and listening to the text at the same time. This helps them learn to read with more ease and fluency.
The enhanced version was specifically designed for Apple’s iPad, and as a consequence, The Robots of Mars e-books are a standout in the children’s picture-book marketplace, featuring crisp, brilliant digital images that almost look 3D. With its immersive visuals and excellent narration, the series will fuel the mind, nourish the heart, and spark the imagination of kids and adults alike. Please check out the illustrations on this website and explore the exciting world of the Robots of Mars. Head over to Apple Books for a preview and to download your copy today – and blast off to Mars with Sparky, Blasto, and Melody tonight!
