The Glitch: A Graphic Novel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593206423)

* "In Rex's big-hearted comic . . . Fred's gentleness proves healing in this humorous volume about the power of kindness." --Publishers Weekly on Your Pal Fred

Even a peacemaking robot has his limits! In this funny and exciting graphic novel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred travels all over the barren land to spread his message of compassion, but then a mysterious encounter makes him short-circuit and change his mind about being kind. Can his glitch of meanness be fixed, or is the world's nicest robot gone forever?

Everyone knows about Fred and his mission to make the world a kinder place. In fact, the feel-good robot has never met a person he couldn't convince to play nice . . . until now.

When Fred discovers the Tomorrow Sphere, a secret community that has survived the apocalypse in luxury--blankets! Medicine! Unlimited ice cream!--he's delighted that people in need can soon be helped. But despite all his pleading, the Tomorrow Sphere leader absolutely, definitely, and totally refuses to share.

This ultimate act of selfishness shocks Fred and causes him to glitch out and turn mean. If they won't share, he'll have to make them! With war looming and his friends in despair, it's up to friend to fix his nasty glitch . . . or ruin all the goodness he's created in the world.

Author: Michael Rex
ISBN-10: 0593206428
ISBN-13: 9780593206423
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2025
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover