{"product_id":"the-wild-robot-wild-robot-1-by-peter-brown","title":"The Wild Robot (Wild Robot #1) by Peter Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall-E\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eHatchet\u003c\/i\u003e in this #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan a robot survive in the wilderness?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"[Peter] Brown's picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"This strong debut middle grade novel by the acclaimed picture book author\/illustrator is a first purchase for most middle grade collections.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Brown's 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 that's simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Roz is not easy to forget.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Robot\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eBest Middle Grade Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of the Year Top Pick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn IndieBound Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eALA Notable Book for Children\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids Pick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eBest Children's of the Year Pick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest of the Year Pick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eBank Street College of Education 2017 Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e2018 Sunshine State Young Readers Award List Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"While the end to Roz's benign and wildlife is startling and violent, Brown leaves Roz and her companions--and readers--with hope. Thought-provoking and charming.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Brown\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including \u003ci\u003eChildren Make Terrible Pets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Curious Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for \u003ci\u003eCreepy Carrots!\u003c\/i\u003e, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book award, and a Children's Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget Age: 8-12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: April 7, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.9\" H x 7.6\" L x 5.2\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e320 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60828996043038,"sku":"aox1793797426069","price":6.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0499\/5102\/files\/the-wild-robot-wild-robot-1-by-peter-brown_1.jpg?v=1793797434","url":"https:\/\/meetreadyfit.shop\/products\/the-wild-robot-wild-robot-1-by-peter-brown","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}