ROVER'S STORY, A Hardcover

"Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga is a poignant and charming middle-grade novel told from the unique perspective of Rover, a Mars rover. Built for exploration and data collection, Rover develops an unexpected sentience and a deep curiosity about the "warm, wet, green planet" known as Earth. When an opportunity arises for him to be part of a new mission to Earth, Rover eagerly anticipates meeting the human scientists who built him, imagining a joyful reunion. However, his journey reveals the complexities of both human and robotic existence, as he grapples with questions of purpose, friendship, and what it truly means to be alive. This heartwarming story, with its blend of scientific wonder and emotional depth, explores themes of connection, curiosity, and the search for belonging from a truly out-of-this-world viewpoint.