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In this sequel to The Wild Robot, we follow Roz to Hilltop Farm, where she has been shipped to serve alongside other robots. But Roz dreams of going back to the island she calls home, raising important questions for both Roz and for young readers about what it means to belong, and the power of pursuing the things you believe in. Recommended By Aubrey W., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
An instant New York Times bestseller!
The sequel to the bestselling The Wild Robot, by award-winning author Peter Brown
Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings–but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island?
From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed sequel to his New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot, about what happens when nature and technology collide.
Review
"Thought-provoking....Raises poignant quandaries about the nature of love and selfhood." Publishers Weekly
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"Thought-provoking....Raises poignant quandaries about the nature of love and selfhood." Publishers Weekly
Review
"Science fiction meets fantasy in this delightful sequel that gives readers a unique look into what technology could someday have in store. A must-buy for any middle grade collection." School Library Journal (Starred Review)
About the Author
Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children’s 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 Children’s Book award, and a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year.