The Wild Robot
Peter Brown, Kate Atwater
Subjects
When robot Roz crash lands on an island, she's forced to fight for survival. The only way Roz can live is by learning about her new environment from the island's hostile animal inhabitants. But when she finds herself taking care of a baby goose, all the animals pitch in and teach Roz how to thrive in this new world. Heartwarming and full of action, Peter Brown's debut will raise thought-provoking questions about the role technology plays in society, how humans affect the world around us, and what it means to be alive.
Reviews
Beautiful descriptions. An insight into how modern day technology can interfere with our natural world. Quite powerful.
rach1020
A shipment of robots is caught up in a storm. Most of the cargo sinks, but 5 boxes manage to make it to the shore of an uninhabited island. The fate of the first 4 robots is grim, but the fifth robot survives and comes alive when some curious otters find it and push the "on" button. So begins the life of Roz the robot, who learns how to survive on this wild island with all the animal inhabitants. When she forms a special bond with the gosling, Brightbill, her life becomes more fulfilling than ever, as she learns to care for him and to make new friends. This story has been made into a Disney movie.
ADEM01
Short chapters, great for a regular class read. Each chapter leaves you wanting to move onto the next. With links to migration, kindness and compassion for others. Washed up on a foreign shore and initially feared and avoided by the local animal population Roz the Robot soon demonstrated their worth. The robot became revered for their contribution to society and when the chips were down was supported by those who had previously avoided it. The ending leaves room for a sequel which has been published and I now must read. I have given 4 stars because although it is a super story and has been published for the UK market it is written in American English and is riddled with spelling errors. E.g. center / centre, Many z's where a s should be etc. The spelling errors stuck out like a sore thumb and if read with a class on a visualiser then I would wish to point out these glaring errors to the children. Lazy publishing?
KHANDLEY
A lovely book that explores friendship and the struggles the main character faced to fit in. The story was full of heartwarming moments as well as tragedy and excitement . I especially loved the way that the author addresses the reader. Great for lower key stage 2.
JillE
Love the simplicity of this book. Great themes and questions but simple sentences. Great chapter book for early readers who want the success of reading a bigger text… Also, love how Roz is always watching, assessing and learning.
145ella
I really liked the relationship between Roz and the wild animals.
njones106
A wonderfully written book, with a unique storyline. I really enjoyed watching the main character develop.
ClvKW
Another recommendation from a young man who finally found 'that book' which transformed his relationship with reading. I promised him I would read it over the holidays and I will be utterly delighted to tell him how much I liked it when I see him in September!
BookNerd
Very fun for lks2. Clear language and easy to follow plot. Inspired by the Iron Man, another lovable robot who is a hero. Great read for storytime.
Fifi3380
Clever eco messages as well as strong messages about friendship and being “human”
Dobby519
Super! Really great descriptions, fast and engaging plot. Read it myself and now am reading aloud to my Year 3 class who are loving it. Eco messages, the power of communication and friendship and helping each other whilst working togther.
AF519
A slow start but brilliant descriptions.
Dalgleish
I’ve had this book on my list for quite a while but hesitated about buying it. I’m glad that I did and I’m already thinking about some children at school who might enjoy it. Think I’ll need to buy the second book now… 🤖
MairiG
Amazing book and have loved teaching from it previously too
HannahLEFS
Wow! A great book that is just really enthralling. I just found it a pleasure to read and will definitely be using it as a class reader. The story follows Roz the robot. She was washed up on the shore of an island and shows her learning to be a wild robot. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys stories about robots and nature. It is a great story that could be enjoyed by all.
Xulizuzu1
Read this fiction book as part of my prep for a new y7 unit I wanted to teach it because it connected to the Frankenstein play we'd done in term1. Seemed too young for teaching but an enjoyable read that I might recommend for outside of school.
MrsBoother
Star Reviewer
A gentle, funny and heart-warming tale of the meaning of life and friendship. Beautiful illustrations throughout. Would make a great class read for lower KS2.
hfj0108
Action-packed and unique. Full of emotion and heart.
JackieB
Good story for Year 3 or Year 4. Blending information about nature with being kind and compassionate. Thought provoking storyline. How robots share some characteristics with animals.
DawnBatchelor
This is a lovely book! It follows the story of Roz, a robot, who finds herself stranded on a remote island. Although initially viewed with fear, she - and the animals of the island - slowly adapt to each other and new friendships are formed. Friendships that serve so much more than company.
hclayts