The Curse of the Vampire Robot

Book excerpt: Classic vampire mythology meets nerdy computer-speak in a rhyming tale of adventure, humour and compassion from master storyteller Graeme Base. Deep in the Scottish Highlands, Many years from now ... Gertie Gif, a lowly cleaning droid from the village of Loch Lan, sets out on an heroic quest to liberate her fellow robo-folk from the curse of a legendary, battery-draining laptop who lives in the castle on the hill. Will Gertie and her little software-wolf companion succeed in cleaning out the vampire's corrupted heart? Or will the Curse of Voltoid remain forever hanging over the valley? Classic vampire mythology meets nerdy computer-speak in a rhyming tale of adventure, bravery and compassion from master storyteller Graeme Base.