Book Summary: The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown

The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown

The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown a captivating trilogy, is a charming story that delves into the meeting point between technology and nature.

This illustrated middle-grade novel, a #1 New York Times bestseller, is now a DreamWorks movie about Roz, a robot who wakes up on a deserted island with no memory or reason for being there. Roz is confronted with difficult challenges such as a fierce storm and a bear attack that put her resilience and adaptability to the test as her survival instincts kick in.

While exploring the wild terrain, Roz realizes that her chances of survival depend on her capacity to bond with the various animal residents of the island. During her adventure, she discovers how to not only survive but also prosper, creating unforeseen bonds that alter her view of what home means.

However, her newfound peace is jeopardized as her past resurfaces, prompting contemplation of identity, belonging, and the meaning of life.

Peter Brown expertly mixes humor and emotions in this exciting adventure, prompting readers to consider the impact of technology on the environment. The Wild Robot delves deep into themes of survival, connection, and the strong bond of friendship despite challenges.

The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown Characters

  • Roz (Robot Roz)
  • Brightbill:
  • The Bear
  • Other Animals
  • The Mysterious Past

Key Topics in The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown

The novel primarily revolves around themes of identity, belonging, and the essence of family, exploring how a robot named Roz navigates her new life on a wild island after being shipwrecked.

Main Ideas:

  1. Self-Discovery and Identity
  2. The Importance of Community
  3. Motherhood and Nurturing
  4. Survival and Adaptation
  5. Nature and Harmony
  6. Technology vs. Nature
  7. Courage and Sacrifice

The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown Book Details & Statistics

Attribute Details
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Media tie-in edition (September 3, 2024)
Language English
Paperback 320 pages
ISBN-10  0316581097
ISBN-13 978-0316581097

Statistics Of The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown: October 2024

  • Best Sellers Rank:
    • #67 in Books
    • #1 in Children’s Duck Books
    • #4 in Children’s Robot Fiction Books
    • #7 in Children’s Action & Adventure Books
  • Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,628 ratings)
  • Series: Book 1 of 3 in The Wild Robot series
  • Amazon Charts: #7 this week

Genres

  • Middle Grade
  • Science Fiction
  • Fiction
  • Children’s Literature
  • Fantasy
  • Audiobook
  • Animals
  • Adventure
  • Robots
  • Young Adult

The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown Quotes

  1. But they didn’t attack, not yet. There was a better place to finish him off up ahead.

  2. If you stand in a forest long enough, eventually something will fall on you.

  3. Everyone wanted to see the mother robot riding the mother bear.

  4. As the robot looked out at the island, it never even occurred to her that she might not belong there. As far as Roz knew, she was home.

  5. The island was teeming with life. And now it had a new kind of life. A strange kind of life. Artificial life.

  6. If you stand in a forest long enough, eventually something will fall on you. And Roz had been standing in the forest long enough.

  7. I’ll tell you what: If I could do it all over again, I’d spend more time helping others. All I’ve ever done is dig tunnels. Some of them were real beauties too, but they’re all hidden underground, where they’re no good to anyone but me.

The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown Table Of Contents

  1. COVER
  2. TITLE PAGE
  3. WELCOME
  4. DEDICATION
  5. CHAPTER 1: THE OCEAN
  6. CHAPTER 2: THE OTTERS
  7. CHAPTER 3: THE ROBOT
  8. CHAPTER 4: THE ROBOT HATCHES
  9. CHAPTER 5: THE ROBOT GRAVESITE
  10. CHAPTER 6: THE CLIMB
  11. CHAPTER 7: THE WILDERNESS
  12. CHAPTER 8: THE PINECONES
  13. CHAPTER 9: THE MOUNTAIN
  14. CHAPTER 10: THE REMINDER
  15. CHAPTER 11: THE ROBOT SLEEPS
  16. CHAPTER 12: THE STORM
  17. CHAPTER 13: THE AFTERMATH
  18. CHAPTER 14: THE BEARS
  19. CHAPTER 15: THE ESCAPE
  20. CHAPTER 16: THE PINE TREE
  21. CHAPTER 17: THE CAMOUFLAGED INSECT
  22. CHAPTER 18: THE CAMOUFLAGED ROBOT
  23. CHAPTER 19: THE OBSERVATIONS
  24. CHAPTER 20: THE LANGUAGE OF THE ANIMALS
  25. CHAPTER 21: THE INTRODUCTION
  26. CHAPTER 22: THE NEW WORD
  27. CHAPTER 23: THE WOUNDED FOX
  28. CHAPTER 24: THE ACCIDENT
  29. CHAPTER 25: THE EGG
  30. CHAPTER 26: THE PERFORMER
  31. CHAPTER 27: THE GOSLING
  32. CHAPTER 28: THE OLD GOOSE
  33. CHAPTER 29: THE BEAVERS
  34. CHAPTER 30: THE NEST
  35. CHAPTER 31: THE FIRST NIGHT
  36. CHAPTER 32: THE DEER
  37. CHAPTER 33: THE GARDEN
  38. CHAPTER 34: THE MOTHER
  39. CHAPTER 35: THE FIRST SWIM
  40. CHAPTER 36: THE GOSLING GROWS
  41. CHAPTER 37: THE SQUIRREL
  42. CHAPTER 38: THE NEW FRIENDSHIP
  43. CHAPTER 39: THE FIRST FLIGHT
  44. CHAPTER 40: THE SHIP
  45. CHAPTER 41: THE SUMMER
  46. CHAPTER 42: THE STRANGE FAMILY
  47. CHAPTER 43: THE GOSLING TAKES OFF
  48. CHAPTER 44: THE RUNAWAY
  49. CHAPTER 45: THE DEAD ROBOTS
  50. CHAPTER 46: THE FIGHT
  51. CHAPTER 47: THE PARADE
  52. CHAPTER 48: THE NEW FOOT
  53. CHAPTER 49: THE FLIER
  54. CHAPTER 50: THE BUTTON
  55. CHAPTER 51: THE AUTUMN
  56. CHAPTER 52: THE FLOCK
  57. CHAPTER 53: THE MIGRATION
  58. CHAPTER 54: THE WINTER
  59. CHAPTER 55: THE LODGERS
  60. CHAPTER 56: THE NEW LODGES
  61. CHAPTER 57: THE FIRE
  62. CHAPTER 58: THE CONVERSATIONS
  63. CHAPTER 59: THE SPRING
  64. CHAPTER 60: THE FISH
  65. CHAPTER 61: THE ROBOT STORIES
  66. CHAPTER 62: THE RETURN
  67. CHAPTER 63: THE JOURNEY
  68. CHAPTER 64: THE SPECIAL ROBOT
  69. CHAPTER 65: THE INVITATION
  70. CHAPTER 66: THE CELEBRATION
  71. CHAPTER 67: THE SUNRISE
  72. CHAPTER 68: THE RECOS
  73. CHAPTER 69: THE DEFECTIVE ROBOT
  74. CHAPTER 70: THE HUNT BEGINS
  75. CHAPTER 71: THE FOREST ASSAULT
  76. CHAPTER 72: THE MOUNTAIN RUMBLE
  77. CHAPTER 73: THE CHASE
  78. CHAPTER 74: THE CLICK
  79. CHAPTER 75: THE LAST RIFLE
  80. CHAPTER 76: THE BROKEN ROBOT
  81. CHAPTER 77: THE MEETING
  82. CHAPTER 78: THE FAREWELL
  83. CHAPTER 79: THE DEPARTURE
  84. CHAPTER 80: THE SKY
  85. A NOTE ABOUT THE STORY
  86. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  87. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  88. COPYRIGHT

The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown Book Summary

The story starts with a cargo ship sinking in a hurricane, leading to five crates holding robots washing up on a deserted island. Upon reaching the shore, four crates are destroyed upon impact, while one crate remains intact and contains a robot named Roz.

Under the influence of sunlight, Roz rapidly grasps how to move around her unfamiliar surroundings, encountering obstacles like scaling cliffs and deciphering the island’s natural landscape. She grows interested in her surroundings and, by observing and adapting, she figures out how to become a part of her environment, including using camouflage methods to not scare the nearby animals. Exploring the island further after engaging with inquisitive otters, she develops a sense of purpose, comprehension, and a desire to bond with the local animal residents.

Roz’s process of adjusting becomes more challenging as she meets different animals, such as a hurt fox named Fink, whom she assists and gains their confidence. After unintentionally triggering a rockslide that puts a goose family in danger, Roz discovers a lone goose egg and chooses to care for it.

The egg opens up and she gives the gosling the name Brightbill. Roz turns to the wise old goose Loudwing for guidance on how to care for her new baby, embracing motherhood. With the assistance of beavers, she constructs a lodge, creating a living space for herself and Brightbill as she gains insight into the principles of community and collaboration from the other animals.

As Brightbill matures, he develops bonds with other animals on the island, going on journeys with them that deepen Roz’s appreciation of family and nature.

The story’s climax unfolds as Roz’s robotic origins come back to haunt her when RECO robots arrive to reclaim her, revealing she is the property of TechLab Industries. Despite the threats, the animals rally to protect Roz, leading to a series of confrontations that highlight themes of loyalty and friendship.

As Roz reflects on her experiences and her relationship with Brightbill, she confronts the reality of her identity. The animals’ efforts culminate in a farewell, celebrating their bond before Roz departs on an airship. This poignant ending emphasizes the journey of growth and understanding, leaving Roz with a vow to return and reconnect with the island and her friends, underscoring the book’s themes of belonging, love, and the essence of family.

About the Author: Peter Brown

The Wild Robot A Novel By Peter Brown
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Peter Brown has always had a passion for storytelling. Growing up in New Jersey, he expressed his creativity by drawing whimsical characters and imaginative scenes. As a teenager, he discovered his love for writing and began weaving tales with words. While studying illustration at the Art Center College of Design, Peter’s dual interest in words and pictures led him to take several courses on children’s books, ultimately revealing his true calling.

After graduating, Peter relocated to New York City to immerse himself in the publishing industry. He was working on animated TV shows when he secured a book deal to write and illustrate his debut picture book, Flight of the Dodo. This success quickly led to additional book contracts, marking the beginning of his career as a celebrated author and illustrator of children’s literature.

Since then, Peter has written and illustrated numerous beloved children’s books, garnering prestigious accolades, including a Caldecott Honor, a Horn Book Award, two E.B. White Awards, and multiple New York Times bestsellers. He resides in Maine with his wife, Susan, and their dog, Pam. To learn more about Peter and his works, visit peterbrownstudio.com.

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