The Wild Robot

By: Peter Brown

Narrated by: Kate Atwater

Wall-E meets Hatchet in this New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown

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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2016 Peter Brown (P)2016 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

A New York Times Bestseller

An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of the Year

An Amazon Best Book of the Year Top Pick

An IndieBound Bestseller

ALA Notable Book for Children

New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Pick

Kirkus Best Children's of the Year Pick

School Library Journal Best of the Year Pick

Bank Street College of Education 2017 Best Children's Book of the Year

2018 Sunshine State Young Readers Award List Pick

"Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers."—The New York Times

"Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds."—The Washington Post

"[Peter] Brown's picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel."—Booklist, starred review

I cried

This is the best book I've ever heard. I even cried at the end.i rate it 1000000000000000000000 stars.

Great for the whole family!

The story and the narrator kept all of us (ages 4, 8, 10, and adult) totally enthralled. So many wonderful themes of adaptation, community and connection, and sacrifice told in an engaging way. Can't wait to listen to the sequel!

My 7 year old loves both books in this series.

Great book. My 7 year old loves both of the books in this series. Highly recommended.

a great tale of live, tolerance, and sacrifice

this is one of my students Battle of the Books. loved every moment of this story. the performance was real, and made me feel like I was Roz!

My grandson loved this book!

My grandson, 5 years old, loved this book. He followed the story intently, with a dreamy look in his eyes as Ros’s adventures unfolded. The story was a perfect length, and we listened when traveling to and from school, and when I had chores and He couldn’t participate in. It was exactly what I was looking for when I browsed the Children’s books.

amazing

IT IS THE BEST BOOK IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!!! it has a sad end but it is AMAZING!!!😀😀😀

Absolutely amasing

This story was my favorite book, and getting to listen to it with the additional sounds and music made it ten times better. Getting to experience the full emotion of the setting and actions gave a full new perspective, which I quite enjoyed.

Great Introductory Story for Younger Readers

I read this story with my three and half year old son. It was a story that was entertaining and he loved it very much. This story was full of a lot of great details and a perfect introduction for him to audiobook. He loved that the robot was lovable and caring. He is excited for the next installment.

A fun story for kids, with lessons

This was a fun, adventurous, and imaginative story that Peter Brown has written. There are lessons of kindness and getting along, lessons on how not to judge people (animals) who are different than you, and how to work together in emergencies.
It tells a tale of a shipwreck of a boat carrying human-shaped robots, into an island where only animals live. Only one survives - Roz - and how she learns to adapt, to converse, and finally how to care for them, a egg and hatchling gosling who sees the robot as his Mama.
It's a tender story with some suspenseful and even sad elements, but it ends with a message of hope.
Kate Stwater does an excellent job of narrating the robot and various animals. T thoroughly enjoyed the listen.

Love it!!!

I listed to this book with my kids age 7 and 9, we all three laughed and also loved it small chaperters with stories. The narration is great.