Metal Mike

Larry Richardson

Wiggles Press, Apr 2, 2010 - Juvenile Fiction - 24 pages

Author Larry Richardson has written a story that captures the heart of a child very distinctly. Metal Mike is about a time in the life of his son, AJ when his best friend moves away. AJ has a hard time finding another really good friend. There are a lot of kids in the neighborhood, but none of them were Meemo (changed to Mike). AJ decides to create a robot, a friend who will never move away. The book is illustrated by Larry Richardson's teenage daughter, Brittany. Metal Mike is a compassionate look at heartbreak and resolution.

About the author

Larry Richardson was born January 16, 1967 in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sauk Prairie (WI) High School in 1985 and joined the US Navy. After serving for 11 1⁄2 years, he left the Navy to help raise his family. Larry Richardson was born January 16, 1967 in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sauk Prairie (WI) High School in 1985 and joined the US Navy. After serving for 11 1/2 years, he left the Navy to help raise his family.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Metal Mike
• Author: Larry Richardson
• Illustrated by: Brittany Richardson
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Wiggles Press, 2010
• ISBN: 1935706268, 9781935706267
• Length: 24 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / General; Juvenile Fiction / Imagination & Play; Juvenile Fiction / Robots; Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship