The thrilling sequel to the #1 New York Timesbestselling The Wild Robot, by award-winning author Peter Brown Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings--but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island?
From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed sequel to his New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot, about what happens when nature and technology collide.
Industry Reviews
"Fans of the first book will be happy to see Roz returned to her true wildness."--The Bulletin A New York Times bestsellerA Wall Street Journal bestseller
A USA Today bestseller An instant New York Times bestseller! "Thought-provoking....Raises poignant quandaries about the nature of love and selfhood."--Publishers Weekly * "Science fiction meets fantasy in this delightful sequel that gives readers a unique look into what technology could someday have in store. A must-buy for any middle grade collection."--School Library Journal, starred review "Provocatively contemplative."--Kirkus Reviews * "[A] stellar sequel... Warmth and gentleness court through the novel, even as dangers emerge."--Booklist, starred 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 BestsellerAn ALA Notable Book for ChildrenNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids PickKirkus Best Children's of the Year PickSchool Library Journal Best of the Year PickBank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year PickSunshine State Young Readers Award List Pick "Peter Brown depicts his hero as a bright pop of orange...gleefully escaping to a Rousseau-like tableau of dense ferns, soaring palms and cascading waterfalls."--New York Times Book Review *"With its skewed humor and untamed spirit this joyous exploration of quasi-reverse anthropomorphism will delight listeners again and again."--Booklist, starred review *"This "it's okay to be different" story stands out from other picture books on the topic thanks to Brown's delightfully clever illustrations and masterful compositions...Sure to be an instant read-aloud classic in classrooms and libraries."--School Library Journal, starred review *"Readers who prefer the view from underneath the dinner table will find a kindred soul in Brown's brightly burning character who knows that the wilderness is always waiting, should the need arise."--Publishers Weekly, starred review *"There's a lot to go wild for in this picture-book celebration of individuality and self-expression...Hooray for Mr. Tiger and his wild ways."--Kirkus, starred review *"This is a book made for storytime, with its bold mixed-media illustrations that work almost like a storyboard moving left to right...The happy ending, almost a reverse of Where the Wild Things Are, includes everyone discovering the fun of being at least a little bit wild."--The Horn Book, starred review Praise for Mr. Tiger Goes Wild A New York Times BestsellerAn Amazon Best Children's Book of the YearAn ALSC Notable Children's BookA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Horn Book FanfareA Booklist Editors' ChoiceA Kirkus Best Children's Book of the YearA Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards Picture Book Winner "Roz is not easy to forget."--The Horn Book * "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."--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 Roz's 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 * "[Peter] Brown's picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel."--Booklist, starred review "Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds."--The Washington Post "Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers."--The New York Times
