The Wild Robot
Peter Brown
Ages 7–10 · Grade 3–5 · 2016
Perfect for 8-year-olds who love adventure and animals — Roz's survival story is gripping and surprisingly heartfelt.
What this book builds
Reading feel
Stretch for a typical reader at this age
A bit more about the fit
- Engagement
- Easy to get into
- Character energy
- Reluctant hero
- Social tone
- Mostly kind with light conflict
About the book
When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is 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 fierce 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.