In this bestselling children’s novel, follow the journey of a lovable robot who washes up on a remote island. Written in beautiful, captivating language that is easy to read and featuring black-and-white illustrations along the way, this charming story will truly appeal to all ages. The descriptions plunge you right into the setting of the island and Roz, our protagonist robot, captures your heart right from the start. This book also contains behind-the-scenes content with early sketches from the author. 320 pgs, pb.
Wild Robot (Book #1)
SKU
020043
ISBN
9780316382007
Grade 3-7
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Product Overview
- Follow the journey of Roz, a lovable robot, when she washes up on a remote island in this bestselling novel
- Written in beautiful language and accented with black-and-white illustrations, the story pulls you in from the start
- Contains some behind-the-scenes content with early character sketches from the author!
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Publisher's Description of Wild Robot (Book #1)
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.
Don’t miss the whole series!
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.
Don’t miss the whole series!
- The Wild Robot
- The Wild Robot Escapes
- The Wild Robot Protects
- and for younger readers: The Wild Robot on the Island
Category Description for Wild Robot
After a devastating shipwreck, an intelligent robot is activated by some curious creatures exploring the debris. Roz’s journey of adapting to island life will warm your heart, and the vivid scenery will captivate your imagination. The best part? You don’t have to say goodbye to Roz after the book is over—two more await you! These books do contain some mild violence toward animals and robot, as nature is not always peaceful, but everything is handled in an age-appropriate way. Books are broken into short chapters and feature occasional black-and-white illustrations.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Little, Brown Books for Young Rdrs |
| Author: | Peter Brown |
| ISBN: | 9780316382007 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.1875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.8125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |
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