Remote Man
Elizabeth Honey
đź“š Genre
Children's Fiction - Adventure
🏢 Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
đź“… Publication Year
2002
🔢 ISBN
9781559706330
About This Book
An adventure novel following a young boy named Little Fish who gets caught up in a mysterious journey involving a remote-controlled lizard, a skeleton, and unexpected adventures in Australia. The cover is teal with simple yellow line drawings of a dinosaur skeleton, a remote control, and a lizard, with purple text for the title and a top banner indicating it is an advance galley.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
208
Edition
Advance Reader Copy / Paperback
Series
Stand-alone novel
Target Audience
Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)
Collector Information
Condition
Good. Noticeable creasing, edge wear, and corner bends on the softcover wrapper typical of an uncorrected proof that has been handled.
Estimated Value
$10-$30
Rarity
Uncommon. While standard paperbacks are common, advance reader copies/uncorrected proofs of children's books from this era produced for promotional review purposes have limited survival rates compared to finished retail copies.
Historical Significance
Elizabeth Honey is an acclaimed Australian author, and her books are widely studied in schools and celebrated for their quirky humor and engaging children's adventure plots.
Collector Notes
Advance reading copies appeal primarily to completionist collectors of Elizabeth Honey or children's literature proofs. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the teal wrapper. Check for any publisher review slips laid in.
Similar Books
Don't Panic! by Elizabeth Honey, The Great Gramby Donkey by Elizabeth Honey, Stranded by Joy Cowley, Holes by Louis Sachar
Notable Features
Advance Galley / Uncorrected Proof banner across the top of the front cover ('ADVANCE GALLEY—NOT FOR SALE').