The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, Lecturer in Classics Peter Brown Alone on a remote island, robot Rozs only hope for survival is to learn from the islands hostile animal inhabitants. Browns heartwarming middle-grade debut raises thought-provoking questions about the environment, the role technology plays in the world, and what it means to be alive. Illustrations. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Can a robot survive in the wilderness? 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 islands unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robots 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. Author Biography Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling childrens 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 Childrens Book award, and a Childrens Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Review Praise for The Wild Robot A New York Times BestsellerAn Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the Year Top PickAn IndieBound BestsellerALA Notable Book for ChildrenNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids PickKirkus Best Childrens of the Year PickSchool Library Journal Best of the Year PickBank Street College of Education 2017 Best Childrens Book of the Year2018 Sunshine State Young Readers Award List Pick* "[Peter] Browns picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel."--Booklist, starred review* "Browns 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 thats simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling."--Publishers Weekly, starred review* "This strong debut middle grade novel by the acclaimed picture book author/illustrator is a first purchase for most middle grade collections."--School Library Journal, starred review* "While the end to Rozs benign and wildlife is startling and violent, Brown leaves Roz and her companions--and readers--with hope. Thought-provoking and charming."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers."--The New York Times"Roz is not easy to forget."--The Horn Book"Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds."--The Washington Post Details ISBN1432859897 Author Lecturer in Classics Peter Brown Short Title WILD ROBOT -LP Audience Age 8-11 Publisher Thorndike Press Large Print Language English ISBN-10 1432859897 ISBN-13 9781432859893 DEWEY FIC Series Wild Robot Imprint Thorndike Press Large Print Country of Publication United States Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-12-20 AU Release Date 2018-12-20 NZ Release Date 2018-12-20 US Release Date 2018-12-20 UK Release Date 2018-12-20 Edition Description Large type / large print edition Format Hardcover Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125014949;

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