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 This #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from a Caldecott Honor winner tells an extraordinary story full of action and thought-provoking questions as a robot learns to survive—and live—in the wilderness.

Can a robot survive in the wilderness?

When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants.

As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her.

From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide. Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Survival Stories Survival Technology Heartfelt Robotics

Critic reviews

Praise for The Wild Robot:
A New York Times BestsellerAn Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the Year Top PickAn IndieBound BestsellerALA Notable Book for ChildrenNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids PickKirkus Best Children's of the Year PickSchool Library Journal Best of the Year PickBank Street College of Education 2017 Best Children's Book of the Year2018 Sunshine State Young Readers Award List Pick
"Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers."—The New York Times
"Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds."—The Washington Post
* "[Peter] Brown's picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel."—Booklist, starred review
* "While the end to Roz's benign and wildlife is startling and violent, Brown leaves Roz and her companions--and readers--with hope. Thought-provoking and charming."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "This strong debut middle grade novel by the acclaimed picture book author/illustrator is a first purchase for most middle grade collections."—School Library Journal, starred review
* "Brown's middle-grade debut, an uplifting story about an unexpected visitor whose arrival disrupts the animal inhabitants of a rocky island, has a contemporary twist...Brown wisely eschews a happy ending in favor of an open-ended one that supports the tone of a story that's simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Roz is not easy to forget."—The Horn Book
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And by classic, I would also compare it to established modern classic The Iron Man, which it resembles in its opening chapter and tone.

An 'everyrobot' central character, Roz, is washed ashore on an island, luckier than her fellow shipwrecked travellers, all broken to metal pieces on the rocks. Like Frankenstein's monster, the robot comes to consciousness and teaches herself about her world. Like the Iron Man, she begins as speechless. Through observation she begins to learn animal languages and to feel the island is home, especially when she finds herself in charge of an orphaned egg.

Lonely through fear, but accepted through love and compassion for her fellow beings, Roz exemplifies the best attributes in people - tolerance, friendship, love and altruism.

The novel is actually quite exciting at times, with chases and banding together to defeat an enemy, and also sad with scenes of winter weather that shows the reality of life in the wild. We see geese learning to fly, and other scenes of animal love. There are contemporary messages about taking care of the world and each other, despite our differences. Can't fault it.

I just loved this. An accessible style for primary-aged readers, it would make an enchanting class read for a teacher to share, as well as being a good bedtime read for ages 7 or 8 and above. It would make a great TV series as well.

I've already ordered a copy of the second in the series from the library, and enjoyed sharing this first with my 8-year-old on Audible - he wants to listen to the second straightaway. We liked the robot voice the narrator uses, and the story's short chapters were great on an audio format for keeping the attention fixed. It went by very quickly and my son's comprehension was high, he took it all in, it works very well as a listen on a commute (though you'll miss Brown's lovely black and white drawings).

Highly recommended. Adults without children will find it reads a lot like The Iron Man and has deeper messages than children will notice - a universal read.

With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.

Loved this! Has the feel of a classic already

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The music in the background is so off putting and unnecessary. We didn’t get past the first 10 minutes.

Why add music?

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who ever thought the sound track was a good idea needs therapy!?!?!?!?!?but I mean the story wasn't that bad so...

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