Book : The Wild Robot (the Wild Robot, 1) - Brown, Peter

-Titulo Original : The Wild Robot (the Wild Robot, 1)

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Little, Brown Books For Young Readers

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Wall-E meets Hatchet in this New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter BrownCan 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 islands unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robots 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. From School Library Journal Gr 3-7-Though Roz, a robot, is initially viewed with suspicion when she finds herself on an isolated island, she soon becomes part of the natural order, parenting an orphaned gosling and providing shelter for the animals. But is there really a place for her within this ecosystem? Interspersed with charming black-and-white illustrations, this sweetly quirky fish-out-of-water tale will have readers contemplating questions about life, death, consciousness, and artificial intelligence. Review 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 Childrens of the Year PickSchool Library Journal Best of the Year PickBank Street College of Education 2017 Best Childrens Book of the Year2018 Sunshine State Young Readers Award List PickBrown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers. The New York TimesRoz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds. The Washington Post* [Peter] Browns 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 Rozs 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* Browns 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 thats simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewRoz is not easy to forget. The Horn Book About the Author Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling childrens books, including Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Book award, and a Childrens Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peters website is peterbrownstudio .