Books like The brave little toaster by Thomas M. Disch
Feeling abandoned by their beloved master, a vacuum cleaner, a tensor lamp, an electric blanket, a clock radio, and a toaster embark on a long and arduous journey. Their quest leads them to a far‑away city, where they hope to reunite with the master they have lost.
The story combines elements of juveniles’ adventure with whimsical fantasy, all centered around everyday electric appliances gaining agency and embarking on a heroic quest.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Thomas M. Disch
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