Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Why we weed:Outdated Technology Fiction


Scooter Computer & Mr. Chips: The Computer in the Candy Store
By Leslie McGuire, Illustrated by John Costanza
Western Publishing Company, Inc. c. 1984

There is a difference between science fiction and outdated technology fiction. Had this book been science fiction adult fiction book, I would have kept it. However, with a children's book the technology needs to be relatable to kids. And a desktop computer on wheels with green text on a black screen will not resonate.



Plus this is in reference to an ABC kids show, which I don't even remember but I did find on YouTube.